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All Forum Posts by: Andrew Joseph

Andrew Joseph has started 16 posts and replied 53 times.

Post: Cost Effective Land Clearing

Andrew JosephPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Posts 61
  • Votes 10
Quote from @Ericka Parrott:
Quote from @Brady Morgan:

I always rent an excavator and do it myself.. much cheaper than what the guys around here charge. Excavator rental will cost you $300-500/day, or about 1200/week usually. I have a video on yt here showing how to clear and grade with a mini excavator, forest lot on a slope. The size of the trees will typically determine the size of machine you need. I know a guy with a dump truck that I hire to haul everything off, he gives me a good rate. In all I end up saving maybe 20-40% on the job depending on how much I pay myself in labor. If you dont have time to do it yourself, you can usually rent the equipment and hire an operator hourly for less than what a full service company will charge you. Just gotta put some effort into finding the operator. A post on FB marketplace usually gets good repsonses where I am.


 I agree, this is DIY or pay way too much, tree permit link is below:

https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/department-...


 Definitely way too much to pay for land clearing.

Post: Cost Effective Land Clearing

Andrew JosephPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Posts 61
  • Votes 10
Quote from @Andrew Joseph:

Thank you Brady definitely something to consider. I'm not local but may be worth a trip and 1 week off clearing the lots if I can save some money. What's that YT channel called? 


 Just saw it in your bio.

Post: Cost Effective Land Clearing

Andrew JosephPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Posts 61
  • Votes 10

Thank you Brady definitely something to consider. I'm not local but may be worth a trip and 1 week off clearing the lots if I can save some money. What's that YT channel called? 

Post: Cost Effective Land Clearing

Andrew JosephPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Posts 61
  • Votes 10
Quote from @Robert Ellis:
Quote from @Andrew Joseph:

I have  3 treed lots(.3/.4/1.4 acres) in 30316 area of Atlanta,  and looking for a cost effective land clearing company once building permits are approved. Thanks in advance.


 do you have a tree schedule? there are two types of clearing. Brush and large trees. Two different companies. those lots aren't that big but if you have thick timber it's going to be hard. Call 4-5 companies, meet with 3, go with best quote. Ask them what equipment they have. You want someone with a dump truck, bobcat, and excavator. 


 Thank you Robert!

Post: Cost Effective Land Clearing

Andrew JosephPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Posts 61
  • Votes 10
Quote from @Henry Clark:

OP do you have pictures?  Could be $5,000 per property up to $20,000 per property.  

1. Check do any tree coverage rules with the City.  

2.  Survey property to make sure it is your tree no matter the fence line.  

3. Locate sewer, old septic tanks,  and water lines.  

4.  Look at water flow path on and of the property.  Don’t divert location without neighbor permission. 

5.  If you like having fun, rent a midsize excavator dig out one side and push.  Make sure you have insurance.  Or if you get someone make sure they have insurance.  

6.  Can you burn?  Can you put a free sign for firewood.  Cut to logs and move near access.  See if you can sell large logs to Pallet company.  They will cut and haul off. 

7.  Where is a dump or recycling center?  This will determine a lot of your cost.  

8. If in the right place your property will be worth more with some trees.  

Google and ask around.  You will get wildly different quotes.  Have an itemized   Otherwise your bill will go out of control and you won’t know why.



 Thank you Henry!

Post: Cost Effective Land Clearing

Andrew JosephPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Posts 61
  • Votes 10

I have  3 treed lots(.3/.4/1.4 acres) in 30316 area of Atlanta,  and looking for a cost effective land clearing company once building permits are approved. Thanks in advance.

Post: Looking for an investor savvy architect in Georgia..

Andrew JosephPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Posts 61
  • Votes 10
Quote from @Ian Porter:

Hey Andrew I've got a few architects that could work for this but try this firm. They specialize in cost effective schematic planning:

https://www.sketchhaus.com/services

[email protected] 

Thank you Ian!


Post: Looking for an investor savvy architect in Georgia..

Andrew JosephPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Posts 61
  • Votes 10

We have 3 lots in a cul-de-sac in Gresham Park. Surveys have been done already, but looking additional value to be added with schematic plans with ADU's. Please connect if you know of someone. Thx.

Post: Land Clearing for residential lot 30316

Andrew JosephPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Posts 61
  • Votes 10

We purchased 1.4 acre Dekalb County 30316 zip code. Can anyone recommend a tree removal service?

Post: Due diligence-Contract for Deed Note Seller Injury

Andrew JosephPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Calgary, Alberta
  • Posts 61
  • Votes 10

Hi,

New to mortgage note investing and doing some due diligence on a small contract for deed note.

Has anyone done any deals on Paperstac  Jonathan? Their are 55 land listings under that name.

If you have done deals w/ Jonathan, how was the experience?

If you prefer alternative communicating on this, please email or phone.

Much appreciated.