Preventative Maintenance Economics

Deferred maintenance is not savings; it is high-interest debt owed to the building.

The Cost of Delay

A $200 gutter clean prevents a $5,000 foundation repair. A $100 HVAC service prevents a $6,000 unit replacement. You must budget for this using our Maintenance Budget Tool and provision for major replacements using the CapEx Amortization Tool.

If you cannot afford the maintenance, you cannot afford the asset. It will show up in the Cap Rate when you eventually go to sell.