ok frugal rehab to renters.... I need suggestions

[Jonathan Wildy]

Home depot is expensive... so where do you go to get your rehab things? Habitat for Humanity Re-store? are there warehouses ... direct window suppliers, direct flooring/doors/fixtures without home depot or someone like a Pella or Overhead Garage Door? I'm rehabbing for long term rent and I noticed my shower cost me nearly $3000 and it's pretty basic. My next needs windows, showers, garage doors, entry and exit doors. This is going to be expensive if I have to contract just to get supplies.

[Ray Picard]

Find a building supply wholesaler. Renovated my whole kitchen for under 5k, including cabinets, granite, tile and backsplash. Heeby's in Pennsylvania was an amazing find for me. Downsides are that you have to do very thorough planning as you cannot return anything. Wholesalers usually don't deliver either, so pickup will be on you. I rented a uhaul. Hope this is helpful.