Has Anyone Imported Materials from China for a Rental Property Renovation?

[Adam M.]

I’m currently renovating a rental property and exploring ways to manage costs without compromising on quality. I recently watched a video where Troy Kearns mentioned he could source a high-quality quartz slab for $100 from China, which got me thinking about exploring similar options.

Has anyone here ever imported materials like hardwood floors, countertops, or tiles from China for a project? If so, I’d love to hear about your experience!

Specifically:

• How did you find a reliable supplier?
• What was the quality like compared to local options?
• Were there any challenges with shipping, customs, or delivery?
• Any tips or advice for getting started?

Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!

[Randall Alan]

Quote from @Adam M.:

I’m currently renovating a rental property and exploring ways to manage costs without compromising on quality. I recently watched a video where Troy Kearns mentioned he could source a high-quality quartz slab for $100 from China, which got me thinking about exploring similar options.

Has anyone here ever imported materials like hardwood floors, countertops, or tiles from China for a project? If so, I’d love to hear about your experience!

Specifically:

• How did you find a reliable supplier?
• What was the quality like compared to local options?
• Were there any challenges with shipping, customs, or delivery?
• Any tips or advice for getting started?

Thanks in advance for sharing your insights!

@Adam M.

Who has time to do that, much less the time to wait for a container to come in etc?  And you better do it before the anticipated tariffs kick in!  Lol!  

We are all about saving money on flips and renovation efforts.  I bought a brand new in the box $285 microwave off Facebook marketplace today for $35.  We will shop for used appliances where we can when we need one… or pick up used cabinets if we can, or search eBay for something smaller,  but going to the extreme of personally shipping something big in internationally for one-off renovation needs seems like a stretch of reasonable.

Just like you mention, the number of unknowns would not seem to be worth it to me.

Just my 2 cents.

Randy