Once you hire a general contractor, it probably would not be legal for him to just hand a job off to another general contractor.

Quote from @Shuchi Gupta: Hi BP community,Looking for real-world experience from multifamily owners or investors who’ve done a panel upgrade.I have an 8-unit building in Santa Clara, CA, and I’ve received 3 quotes to replace the main service panel & meter bank (9 meters total, including common laundry).What differs across the bids:600A Eaton meter bank Square D panel but amp size not specifiedOne bid includes the laundry subpanelSome bids don't include permit/engineering/stucco patchingPrices range from $19K to $38K some not including permit fees.Current setup:1960s buildingGas water heatersShared laundryUpgraded kitchen appliances over timeAll tenants have window AC units, No EV chargers yetQuestions:Did you go 250A or 600A on your small multifamily upgrade?

Seeing the utter destruction in the syndication space over the past 24 months,this article now reads like prophecy.It wasn't.It was just common sense.

Quote from @Jules Aton: A bit off topic but I will never buy what I think might be a fluff up from an old Harry Homeowner type again without pricing it as a near gut job.

When they are of a reasonable age, I do plan on making them W-2 employees and paying them for jobs that they can actually do.

What most people do in Tampa: “Garage Upgrade” (not a conversion)What you described is common and usually permitted like this:What people pull permits for (the safe part):InsulationElectrical upgradesA/C extension or mini-splitReplacing garage door with French doors / windowsPlumbing for bathroom + laundryEgress improvementsFire-rated drywall if requiredWhat they avoid pulling permits for:A second kitchenClosing off the unit with separate entry in a way that suggests two dwellingsAnything on plans that looks like a duplex configurationThis strategy keeps the ADU compliant, while letting you rent “rooms” within one unit.3.

The Reserve and Sec.Deposit accounts are common across all properties.1.

One of the most common causes of residential fires starts in the kitchen — particularly from unattended cooking.

We have a cleaner who does deep cleaning at the end of each month, and another who handles two hours of common area cleaning mid-month.

Your input can help other investors avoid pitfalls and better prepare for common issues, especially with tougher inspection requirements and varying neighborhood dynamics.What’s been your experience?