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Buy used, or lease new?

So, I've been looking into whether it's better to buy a used vehicle or lease a new vehicle, as a business person. And I'm so confused! If I lease a vehicle, I have heard that I can write off 100% of the lease payments, assuming that the truck is used solely for business - which it would be. But I guess I can't write off 100% of car payments if I buy the car? I guess I need to call a financial adviser. Opinions?

#business vehicle #leaseorbuy #everymanservices.com

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What kind of truck should I get?

Well, my old work van is just that...old. Time to get a new vehicle. I'm thinking that I'd prefer to get a pickup truck, rather than another van - it's versatile, and then I can add a trailer later, so when I do have jobs that I have a lot of stuff to carry around, I can just hitch a trailer to the truck. I've been looking at quad cab or extended cab 4X4's, because my wife and I would like to have another vehicle that has somewhat of a back seat so we can taxi her 14 year old daughter around.

I'd probably rather get a late-model used truck than a brand new one, because I just can't justify purchasing immediate depreciation! Also, I prefer American-made vehicles.

Anyone have any suggestions, or hear of any good deals on a late model truck? Oh...one caveat...it has to be white, so I can get door magnets with my company information. My wife says that would only work with a white truck, so that the company "stays on brand" - which means, I guess, that everything looks the same, and is distinctively stamped with the EveryMan logo.

#work truck #white pick-up #everymanservices.com

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Integrity and honesty as a contractor

I was called to help a friend remove some old wood paneling in his home, since he injured his hand when trying to do it himself. Turns out, the guy needs a lot more help than that. It seemed that his family room had flooded out during a recent very bad storm - and he hired someone to come inspect for the source of the water damage and fix it. He paid nearly $3,000 for the guy to come do the repairs; the person he hired is not a licensed and insured contractor, and unfortunately, was in over his head.

As it turns out, there have been on-going leaks for some time, and this resulted in a significant amount of black mold growing behind that old wood paneling, on the walls, and in the insulation. Additionally, the framing that supports the dry wall is all rotted out from continuous moisture and mold. So, what he really is dealing with is mold remediation and some fairly extensive repairs. The other repair guy only removed a small amount of the wood paneling and dry wall, so did not notice the extent of damage or the black mold.

My friend said it looks like the 14 stitches that he had to get in his hand are more of a blessing than a curse - because otherwise, he wouldn't have called me, and the damage would go unrepaired and the mold unremediated.

We all have people we look up to - for me, it's Mike Holmes (Holmes on Homes) - he always says, do things right, the first time. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, he stands on integrity and honesty. As a contractor, our business is built on reputation. What this means - doing the right thing, delivering quality at fair prices - not only serves your customers, but in the end, it serves your business too. I strive to leave every job with a very satisfied customer, and hope to never have a claim filed against my insurance!

The point I'm making is this: As contractors, we owe it to our customers to dig deeper - a licensed and insured contractor should know that with moisture there is at least the possibility of mold and/or additional damage, and so we need to look for it. As homeowners, please don't leave your biggest investment in the hands of some guy that does some repair work "on the side". It may seem like it's saving you money, but in the long run, you run the risk of it costing you much more.

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#contractor #integrity #blackmold #holmesonhomes

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