General Contractor Question

[Mohamed Nagoor]

Newbie working on my 1st flip.

I have 2 GC quotes. One of the GCs I've worked with him in the past and I know him for many years. Last year when I sold my primary residence he did not do an awesome job with the reno and my Agent who who was helping to sell the home was also not too happy. I gave him the feedback and he's promised me that he will not drop the ball and he has a new crew that he's hired and will be on top of things.

2nd GC seasoned contractor who has renovated homes in the area that I'm currently flipping and gave me a quote 10K higher than the GC I worked in the past.

When I crunched numbers I have 10K as buffer. The 2nd GC eats up that 10K leaving me no buffer but I take a hit on my profits which about 20K if I go with the 2nd GC.

Would like to hear thoughts and strategies from the pros to help me decide who to pick.

Thanks

[Teri Feeney Styers]

@Mohamed Nagoor if a GC doesn't have enough respect for his name and his client's money to do a good job the first time I would cut him loose. Sounds like he is blaming his subs. When things started to go awry he didn't step in and fix it... it speaks to integrity. Go with GC #2 but ask for references and maybe photos or a tour...