Real Estate Agent · Renton, WA · Member since 2015 · 33 posts · 3 votes
Hello BiggerPockets,
I am starting my first rehab project very soon. I have an inspector coming out to the property at 10am and then I have 3 contractors coming out 30 mins after that. Is that consider rude?
I am been so focus on how to get the deal, and now that I have a deal I am not sure how to start my rehab. Should I let my contractor plan the steps to take or should I let me him know how I want it to go? I was thinking tackling the big things first like plumbing, electrical and Hvac. Then move on to Windows and door. Then bathrooms. Then interior painting and last the floors. And exterior last.
Do you have any tips on how I can communicate with my contractors so I don't get screwed over?
Anything will help! Thank you for taking your time and reading this!
I am glad to see you getting in to the game. As for is it rude, no, this is business and you must do your due diligence. As for contractors, I say definitely let them understand that you are looking at multiple contractors to see who you feel that you can work with and trust to do a good job. I go so far as to even ask for references. I look them up on the Better Business Bureau etc. I ask for business licenses and insurance. Along with this be truthful and let them know that you need their professional and ethical assistance on this project and don't want to be ripped off.
As for how to start, I think that would be a great question to interview the contractors. Ask them how they would proceed and how they can stay on budget and or save you money by how they would do it.
I hope all your hard work meets great opportunity.