All Forum Posts by: Brian Nelson

I no longer use the email address I originally signed up with on BP.  I'd like to switch over to my active email account so that I don't miss any responses or notifications.  I can't seem to figure out how to do this under settings.  Please advise.  Thanks!

Brian

Did you ever get any responses to this request?  I'm in the same boat.  Looking to form a partnership in southern California and would like to learn from others as to the best/most economic process for getting a solid contract in place.  Can you share what you learned and what you eventually wound up doing?

Thanks.

Thanks for the replies guys. I had a tenant lined up and ready to move in, so I wanted this knocked out quickly. I obviously paid through the nose for it. I appreciate the comments on finish carpenter pricing. It sounds like I could get a decent one around $35/hr. The guy that put my stairs in took a day to do it (probably 6-8 hours), which should put the job around $250 total. THAT is what I'd like to see. Shoot, I'll go for $300! In any case, if I don't receive any good direct recommendations from anyone here in San Diego, how should I go about finding somebody good but cheap. I don't need anyone with a big fancy license, just someone good. Start frequenting local REIA's I suppose?

I just recently (for the first time) installed vinyl plank flooring throughout an entire 2 story rental unit.  I decided to use laminate on the stairs since I didn't care for the way the stair nose pieces looked on the vinyl (look cheap to me).  The deal was good as far as the square feet on the install goes, but then I looked at the labor costs for just the stairs.... Ouch!!  Close to $1200 on labor alone for one guy to spend a day installing.  I should become a stair installer for $1200 a day!!!  In any case, I've been left feeling like a sucker.  So... on to bigger pockets to see if there are any wise flippers/investors in the San Diego market that could refer me to a skilled finish carpenter who charges by the hour (hopefully in the realm of $15-$25/hr).  Thanks in advance, as I have another property I'm closing on in 1 week that also needs stairs!!!

Brian