.- Maintenance markup of 15% for $3-4k work could get negotiated down to 10%.4) Hybrid: from my exprience:- 80% of Day-to-Day Management is time consuming, but not hard. - The 20% of serious concerns, often legal, who will handle them so they don't get worse?

We do a lot  of short term buy before you sell loans on the consumer side and underwrite every deal based on the take out plan. if they take out plan is not solid we do not do they deal.

In the words of Warren Buffett, "my hold period is forever."

It will be interesting to see how consumers react.  

Consumer spending and fewer imports helped drive the stronger number.👉 Market lens: A resilient economy keeps the Fed cautious—but if inflation cools and jobs data weakens, mortgage rates should still trend lower.🍪 Family Hack of the WeekSeptember 29 is National Biscotti Day—perfect excuse for homemade Pistachio Biscotti.

Keep in touch with all of them forever.

., net-7 on verified milestones) in exchange for pricing and priority.Test small jobs first; promote trades to your A-list only after on-time, on-budget performance twice.Standardize to reduce wasteCreate repeatable finish schedules (same trim profile, faucet line, paint palette) so crews work faster and leftovers are reusable.Pre-kit jobs: one delivery per room (box includes all hardware, fixtures, and consumables).Contracting disciplineUse fixed-scope, milestone-based contracts with:Progress draws tied to inspections/photosNo deposit or minimal mobilizationLien waivers at each drawDaily liquidated damages for missed deadlines (after grace period)Written change order policy with price + time impact before work proceeds2) Time: Move Faster to Reduce Carry and RiskFront-load planningWalk the property with all key trades before closing; finalize scope, bids, and schedule ahead of day 1.Pull permits early; choose scopes that avoid structural or major MEP reroutes when timelines matter.Sequencing & overlapSchedule parallel workstreams (e.g., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”

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My tenants complain that it takes forever for the payment to be withdrawn from their account.

You can not defer your current tax bill forever.