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All Forum Posts by: Jeff Henderson

Jeff Henderson has started 4 posts and replied 21 times.

Post: Pulling permits in Philadelphia? Need Advice - First-Time BRRRR

Jeff HendersonPosted
  • Contractor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 12
Quote from @Sharma Parth:
Quote from @Jeff Henderson:

As a GC myself I would be extremely leery of working with someone who suggested those approaches to you. You need a mechanical permit for the HVAC, and you need a residential construction permit or EZ permit open in order to pull the mechanical permit. For his second approach I can confidently tell you it will cost you much more money, and cause several delays. I would insist on him puling the permits. I would also have every possible scenario moving forward specified in the contract. If he isn't open to that, you need to find another contractor.


Thanks Jeff so here is what I understood - 

EZ or construction permit - Step 1

Mechanical permit - Step 2 for the HVAC

Plumbing permit - Step 3 for the new bathroom to add

How long does it take for the town to send someone for the inspection for these 3 permits? E.g. - if it's Day 1 today then will they come on Day 30?



It depends on the area and the inspector but they normally schedule about a week out in Philadelphia.

Post: Pulling permits in Philadelphia? Need Advice - First-Time BRRRR

Jeff HendersonPosted
  • Contractor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 12
Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:
Quote from @Jeff Henderson:

As a GC myself I would be extremely leery of working with someone who suggested those approaches to you. You need a mechanical permit for the HVAC, and you need a residential construction permit or EZ permit open in order to pull the mechanical permit. For his second approach I can confidently tell you it will cost you much more money, and cause several delays. I would insist on him puling the permits. I would also have every possible scenario moving forward specified in the contract. If he isn't open to that, you need to find another contractor.

I agree. It's a matter of fact I would just ditch this guy right now and find somebody else. Any contractor that starts off a project with this attitude is just going to be trouble in my experience.

 Yes, exactly. Well said

Post: Pulling permits in Philadelphia? Need Advice - First-Time BRRRR

Jeff HendersonPosted
  • Contractor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 12

As a GC myself I would be extremely leery of working with someone who suggested those approaches to you. You need a mechanical permit for the HVAC, and you need a residential construction permit or EZ permit open in order to pull the mechanical permit. For his second approach I can confidently tell you it will cost you much more money, and cause several delays. I would insist on him puling the permits. I would also have every possible scenario moving forward specified in the contract. If he isn't open to that, you need to find another contractor.

Post: Mixed Use Investment Property Face Lift in New Hope PA Financing

Jeff HendersonPosted
  • Contractor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 12

contact @Mike Klarman, he will be able to help find you the best options.

Post: Looking to connect to other Investors

Jeff HendersonPosted
  • Contractor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 12

Hi Aaron. You should message @Mike Klarman. He knows tons of investors in our area and organizes meet ups and stuff!

Post: New to Real Estate Investing in the Philadelphia area

Jeff HendersonPosted
  • Contractor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 12

Hi Shad. contact @Mike Klarman he can help you. Welcome to BP!

Post: Looking for wholesalers

Jeff HendersonPosted
  • Contractor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 12

Thank you for the responses so far. I am still actively looking, please feel free to DM me!

Post: Looking for wholesalers

Jeff HendersonPosted
  • Contractor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 12

Looking for wholesalers. Philly, suburbs, NJ suburbs. We have an investor group ready and eager to buy. Looking to network with wholesalers. 

Post: looking for hard money lenders

Jeff HendersonPosted
  • Contractor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 12

Hi Nicholas,

Contact @Mike Klarman. He is based in the Philly area. He is really easy to deal with and will guide you into the best possible situation.

Post: Refinishing hardwood floors

Jeff HendersonPosted
  • Contractor
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 21
  • Votes 12

If you are looking to save on having the floors refinished, ask for the pricing difference in just a "buff and coat" vs a full refinish. These floors may be a decent candidate for that