Former union carpenter, own a GC comp, own 8 props, next steps?

[Elliot Hendler]

Hey everyone this is my first post.


I have a decade and a half of experience working for companies as a carpenter and running work. I always did side work for other people. I built a house for myself and got featured in philly magazine, and then got honorable mention for best home of the year. 

Since that happened I became extremely busy, and had to make a decisions to slowly do Sidework or do it full time for myself. I pulled the trigger and went into business for myself full time. I am booked almost a full year out already. I have over the last few years purchased and renovated 8 homes which I own and rent out. 


I have bought my newest home with a hard money loan, it’s rented currently. I am having a little trouble doing a refinance because of how my income looks. I have 3 more on mortgages and the other 4, I bought with basically the money I earned over the years doing side jobs. I am not sure how to grow from here, but would be super appreciative of any advice, or resources or ideas on how to navigate these forums. Thank you so much.