All Forum Posts by: Kai R.

I'm curious - besides the obvious (licensed, bonded, insured, reliable), what in your opinion, as a flip or buy and hold investor, makes a stellar contractor or construction firm? Think about the contractors and firms you've worked with that during the rehab or build process that you'd give your business to again and again and recommend enthusiastically to clients. What were those really little (or really big) things that made you decide that they were great? Big or small, I'd love to hear details of your experiences with stellar contractors or firms in New York, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Washington, Michigan, Colorado, Alabama, Texas, Virginia, California, Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Washington D.C., and New Jersey. And if you're feeling up to it, please do provide a link to their website.  Thanks, all!

Oh, this is perfect! I've been looking for a great accountant in my neck of the woods. Thanks so much for posting. 

Welcome, Crystal! It sounds like you're on the right track - the resources on BP are truly fantastic. 

Thanks, @Azeez K. and @Stan Butler. Much appreciated! Great info that'll definitely be helpful. :) 

Thanks, @Ethan Atkinson! Is Dustin on BP as well? Hope to connect soon - I'd love to hear about your experiences and goals! 

I'm currently putting together my acquisition strategy for properties in Georgia and being new to Georgia and the South in general, I'm hoping to get some insight into what's most popular here (and why), in an effort to narrow my wheelhouse down to a combination of what my preferences are and more importantly, what Georgia buyer preferences are in a home. So, without further ado:

1. Roof materials: I know in Phoenix, buyers like tile roofing best because they last 30 - 40 years in the dry desert climate and investors don't typically have to worry about factoring in repair costs for a home with tile roofing (if it's relatively new). What's the preference in Georgia? 

2. What are popular frame construction types in the area? I know wood frames are energy efficient, but let me know if there are other norms here. 

3. Exterior siding: what's most popular here in GA and why? 

4. How old are homes in the most desirable neighborhoods of GA? I'm looking for a target age range for the homes I acquire. I have a full-service construction company whose partners sit on my board, so we're ready and able to do major renovations at below market costs and therefore I'm not too worried about age, per se - but would ultimately like to capitalize on areas that are older but that are experiencing growth and gentrification. If anyone can share how old those homes are / what neighborhoods they're in, that'd be awesome.

5. Lastly, in terms of demographics, I've seen a lot of threads touching on demographics that are "ripe for growth" - can anyone elaborate further from a statistics standpoint on what types of trends to look for? Perhaps the answer to that question really applies to all states, not just Georgia, but please let me know. 

Sidenote: this website is really fantastic - it's a great way for me to gain multiple perspectives outside of my remodeling / renovation teams for some well-rounded knowledge. Thanks, all!

@Joel Owens, might you be willing to share which VA company you use? It's great that you've found someone that has a focus in the real estate sector. Would love it if you could share here or via private message. Thanks in advance!

Thanks, @Rick Baggenstoss! I figure the best way to master this is to dive in and do it. Would love to connect and keep in touch. 

Thanks, @Henry Leonard. :)

Thanks, @Zach Liu! 

Appreciate the list, @Azeez K.. I've used / checked out many of these in the past, but there are still some on your list that are new - I'll be sure to dive in! 

Thanks, @Sheryl Gurvey!