All Forum Posts by: David Doyle

OK George here goes

Id say maybe 2 to 3 days for a licensed plumber and helper

3 to 4 days for a tile man

Find out the houly rate and multiply by total hours

Calif rates are high.Most guys out here who a "above ground:" legal licensed contractors paying all their insurances are at $175 to 225 per hour

Sure I know rates are less in Michigan

Find a good father and son outfit by asking for a refferal from a plumbing supply house .Ask for a small local outfit with a good reputation who pays their bills on time,u wont go t go wrong

DD

Hello George

I wish I could see your project to give you a better idea,,,plumbing jobs are like people ,,,no 2 are alike,,,

Moving or disturbing original drains and water lines can be tricky,you must proceed with caution like a surgery,,,,no place for amateurs

You also want to consult an experienced tilesetter for the creation or altering of a shower pan,,,,they must be perfect and sound,,,,

If your going to go that far I strongly suggest upgrading to a Moen shower valve with integral shutoffs

I would consult a family owned plumbing company with good refferals from a local supply house.Having said that ,msot of these folks want to supply there own materials and do a "turn key " installation.Interview them on the phone and have them over to give you na accurate price quote for the comp[lete job.This way you both know how long and how much.It also gives you a chance to say yes or no ,,,yay or nay.This is how I conduct my business and I havent found a better way.Everyones on the same page,,,,

Hope that helps

DD

Hey Mikey

Thanks 4 your input,,!!

By the way ,,great BP podcast a while back there,,,one of the past Ive heard here,,,

Honestly Mike,,,I tried to do exactly what u suggested screening the Craigslist FSBO ads with a VA from the Phillipines,,,she was a nice intelligent person but the whole "thang" was a trainwreck,,,,she was send ing me leads for storefront businesses for sale,town homes 300 miles away from me geographically,,,,self storage properties for sale ,,,all of which I specially did not ask for.,,,

I think its a socio/economic cultural kinda thing,,,,

In this case you must have a local or semi local USA VA who has some understanding of real estate,,,,

All this after 2 months of training and Skype sessions,,,,

So I hope this helps guys.

VA are cool but u must be on the same page with them and know their limitations

DD

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No Mike not really

Most of the houses offer "by owner" are retial flips offer by investor/rehabbers looking for a retail buyer or they are "dummy ads" or shills from wholesalers looking to build a Buyers List.Nothing wrong with that but thats what the Hell it is.

As a practical matter I ve considered hiring a real estate assistant or intern to do the looking for me

Its kind of like looking for a needle in the haystack

I think my time and money i0s better invested in direct mail,but keep in touch and let me know how u do

DD

Sorry Steve,,,,

I should have said your e book,,,

It is excellent,,,we've spoken briefly on the phone about months ago

Still trying to do lease option in L.A.,,,

Thanks for your input here,,

Dave Doyle

Los Angeles

Sorry Steve,,,,

I should have said your e book,,,

It is excellent,,,we've spoken briefly on the phone about months ago

Still trying to do lease option in L.A.,,,

Thanks for your input here,,

Dave Doyle

Los Angeles

Glad you like my stuff Sam,,,

I'm here to help

DD

Well Said Steve,,,

Its a small world,,,,

I bought your lease option course if you do recall,,

Talk soon Steve,,,

Dave Doyle/ Los Angeles

Take your time Zack

I would try and find an old school father and son plumbing contractor in your town and get some quotes,,,be friendly and nice,,,plumbers go 100 yards for a nice client

Also consider stopping by 3 of the biggest plumbing supply houses in your town and ask for a refferal on a good honest freindly family owned plumbing contractor who pays his billls on time,,,,,,good place to start

And most important ,get a flat rate quote for the job,,,never pay a firm by the hour,,,its a loser,everybodys looking over there shoulder,,wondering how long its gonna take,,,,,get a quote and relax,,,,

Hope that helps

DD in L.A.

Take your time Zack

I would try and find an old school father and son plumbing contractor in your town and get some quotes,,,be friendly and nice,,,plumbers go 100 yards for a nice client

Also consider stopping by 3 of the biggest plumbing supply houses in your town and ask for a refferal on a good honest freindly family owned plumbing contractor who pays his billls on time,,,,,,good place to start

And most important ,get a flat rate quote for the job,,,never pay a firm by the hour,,,its a loser,everybodys looking over there shoulder,,wondering how long its gonna take,,,,,get a quote and relax,,,,

Hope that helps

DD in L.A.