All Forum Posts by: Michael Letarte

Follow the money!!!!   I am a contractor in Mass.  There are some residential builders that move just as quickly as the commercial builders.  It all depends on if their houses are selling quickly and if they are paying their contractors fair prices.  Some builders take their time because they dont want to pay top dollar for the quality contractors.  A good contractor will get the job done fast and the quality of the workmanship will be perfect.  Builders pay a premium for these contractors.  There are also contractors that do a good quality job, but take a long time.  These guys usually work for less money and aren't as popular with commercial builders, given their time constraints and bigger budgets.  If you head towards boston, you will find residential contractors and builders who move much faster.  The builders are selling at a higher price, so they can afford the better "subs"!!!

......also. Never use a finish nailer to install fiber cement, unless you want it to end up on the ground. Someone in an earlier post suggested that. Ring shank siding gun nails work the best!!!

......also. Do not buy the shears, unless you want to have a hard time making the finished product look nice. They are hard to use and make horrible cuts. A skill saw or mitre box with a hardi blade is best to use. Also, you can get hardi jig saw blades for notches, which makes better looking notches.....watch out for the dust also. Tenants might complain and file law suits for airborne pollutants.

The fiber cement siding can be installed first, then you can put your corner boards over the siding. It depends on the application and the complexity of the area you're working on. If you buy the custom colors, make sure you get the color matched caulking and primer and prime all the cuts. Check out the installation instructions on any of the products, you will void the warranty if you put the siding within 2 in. Of any roofs or decks. Be sure to use bigger flashing or trim against any of those surfaces.

The site plans and engineering have been done for 48 and 70 units.  It has not been presented to the planning board yet.  

Yes.  Its in Leominster.  It is not planning board approved yet.  I'm still working on getting more details.  I will forward the info when I get it.

Does anyone in N. Worcester county Massachusetts have any interest in an owner financed 48-70 lot subdivision of 58 acres. Asking price-$850,000 Down payment- $200,000 Owner will finance $650,000 $50,000 in engineering is done. The subdivision is not planning board approved yet. I'm looking for some partners and or financing options.

I'm a fully licensed and insured general contractor , Capital Construction, specializing in all aspects of residential construction, from new construction to renovations....  We will travel anywhere in Central and Eastern MA.  Do you need help financing a flip or just a dependable contractor?

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Mike Letarte  (978) 821-8166

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Hello my name is Mike.  I'm looking to buy some flips or some rental properties. I live in the Leominster area.  Does anyone have any properties that they want to sell or is anyone looking for a partner or a new team member.  I own a successful contracting business and I'm looking to use my expertise and experience to purchase and restore some properties.