All Forum Posts by: Peter Sik

@Paul S. This property is very first my investment in USA. I brought this in year 2009. Since then I have been using this PM. This PM has no regular unit condition inspections. Only inspection when tenant moved out. That mean within 6 years, no inspection.

@Vincent C. it is located at S. Adelanto, very close to 395 and 18. I finally found a general contractor who has been working with my friend (house flipper) in L.A. He is willing to drive long distance to work for me. To complete everything, he charge between $7500-8000. Well, cheaper then my PM quoted me. I am thinking to change PM because they don't say a word regarding the previous tenant damage, and just send me the quotation to repair this and that. Also, if you read the PM repair list, they charge $755 to replace the stove. In fact, the stove we tested is 100% working! 

Which PM are you using now?

@Hau N. Thanks for the good tips.  I am willing to pay $680 and the HVAC guy guarantee the work for 45 days.

@Manolo D.  Yes, it is in CA. it seems like an easy job, which only takes 15-20 mins.....

I got more info from PM:

"Unit is an 03' (2003). The level is very low. There is no way to actually measure the "level". It's low enough that it's not cooling at all. To find out how much is in the system I would have to take it all out and weigh it. The suction pressure was running 20psi. Normal is 68psi. "

AC is leaking and it is 14 years old unit running R22. I checked HVAC can last 20 years avg. I expect it still can live for 6 more years. I should ask the AC guy to add refrigerant and leak sealant. What do you think? Or change to a new unit?

@Ericka G.   thank you for your help. I am now checking with my PM to find out how old is the HVAC in order to consider if replacement is needed.

Want to know what is the the total cost for HVAC replacement? Thank you

Thank you all for the advise.

My PM quoted me $680 for adding refrigerant and leak sealant. 

I am not sure if it is using R22 or 410a. Need to find out that.

I think I will just find a contract to handle that to save my pocket.

How much is usually cost for add refrigerant and leak sealant ?

I have a rental property at Adelanto, CA. Tenant moved out and need to repair many things like floor, painting, door, wall...... Anyone has recommendation for contractor?  Thanks in advance

Thank you so much for all replies!

I live in oversea that's why I can't DIY myself. 

My PM quotation is way too expensive.  And many things in the list is not necessary to repair whole or just repair part of it. All it needs is basic things as long as it is functional.  

After hearing all the opinions, I will seek for a right person to coordinate all the repairs. I hope to get this done asap at lower cost.  That's why it is very important to have a good friend or relative who can visit for your rental property to have a back up  other then the PM.

I owned a rental property in Adelanto, CA. Monthly rental income raised to $1000, $600 security deposit. 

This tenant leased for 6 years and just moved out last week. So my PM done the inspection there. Found out I have like $8000 repair needed. This is insane....  

Left a lot of trash there and the removal fee is $1040!!

Here is what I am going to do:

1. Ask my house flipping friend to coordinate all the repairs, hope can cut down the cost.

2. Tell the PM to replace AC filer every quarter and ask tenant what needs to be repair and have condition checkup.

I don't have such experience to deal with large repairs. Want to hear your suggestion on what should I do with PM and tenant. Should I apply a claim to the tenant?  Thanks in advance