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Preventive Maintenance: Spend $500 Now or $5,000 Later

Preventive Maintenance: Spend $500 Now or $5,000 Later

by Simply Live | May 12, 2026 | Preventative Maintenance, Property Management

“I can’t afford $500 for maintenance right now.” I hear this from property owners at least once a week. And every single time, I think the same thing: “You’re about to spend $5,000 instead.” After 19 years managing 250 properties, I’ve watched this pattern play out...
The Bi-Annual Inspection Checklist That Saves Thousands in Repairs

The Bi-Annual Inspection Checklist That Saves Thousands in Repairs

by Simply Live | May 5, 2026 | Inspection, Property Management

The phone call came at 2 AM. “There’s water everywhere. The basement is flooded.” The tenant had been complaining about a “small leak” under the kitchen sink for three months. The property owner kept putting it off. “It’s just a drip. I’ll fix it next time I’m in town.”...

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