When I was a Realtor showing rehabbers every dang abandoned, frozen foreclosure in January (10 degrees colder inside than outside after a good overnight cold-soak), I never knew who or what was inside.Smith & Wesson .38 Airweight loaded with +P rounds.NOT a fun gun to shoot. 

If the GC is licensed, you can file a complaint with the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board (OCILB).Website: https://com.ohio.gov/divisions-and-programs/industrial-compliance/boards/ohio-construction-industry-licensing-boardComplaint form: https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/com.ohio.gov/documents/dico_ContractorComplaintForm.pdfThey take complaints seriously, especially if the contractor is:- Submitting inflated invoices to insurers- Performing work without clear written approval- Using lien threats as pressure tactics- If the tree company or GC is unlicensed, you can still report them—but that’s a red flag in itself.3.

., wall damage, carpet cleaning)• Cost of repair or replacement (attach receipts or invoices if possible)• Total deductions and remaining amount to be refundedYou can generate this report directly in AppFolio/Buildium etc, or use a simple Excel/Google Sheets template if you’re not using software yet.4.

It’s totally fine to keep it as one line item on the invoice or receipt.

Each party should keep all their invoices, receipts, credit cards statements, etc. to substantiate the amount one claims, for reimbursement, when the HUD-1 is drafted, for the backend closing, by the Title Company.

Are invoices fairly static or always changing?   

Creating bills from invoices received - I wish I could just upload a PDF of an invoice and AI grab the text and create a bill that I can proofread and edit if needed.3.

Mind you we recently had a client whose LLC mailing address we never updated so their property tax invoices went unanswered meaning the inevitable late fees and foreclosure sheriff sale was missed as well.

Every improvement you can document helps here, so gather as many receipts as possible.Renovation Labor: DIY work unfortunately doesn’t count toward basis unless you can show invoices for materials or third-party labor.

I’ve personally never faced an invoice over $10k (massive turnover expense plus took the opportunity to replace all appliance and install grainier to raise rents.)