All Forum Posts by: Pradeep R.

I personally like investing in this area. If you don't want to rehab a property them go for it. You really need an agent to help you, hopefully your not overpaying from a turnkey company. Goodluck and let me know if I can help in any way. 

Talk to your realtor. They should be able to point you in the direction of someone local and have an idea of what the cost is.

@Bruce Woodruff

I don't disagree with you. If I went to a GC and said "Hey, take a look at this job and I will pay you" and they took the money, that is the red flag. They should say, no, I will do it for you in hopes to get business.

Technically, I have been working with contractors since I was born. My Dad, uncles, cousins, you name it and my family did it. I have been on jobsites since I was 5 yrs old and I began working at 12. You are 100% correct! I am 40... in that picture. LOL! I have new head shots coming this July! Today, my facial hair is all white and more then half of my hair is white.

This used to be true, but nowadays you will just lose out on a lot of really good and talented GCs who are tired of being told - "hey take a look at this house for free and I'll give you a lot of work in the future....as long as you work for cheap". Better to have a paid working relationship with a GC who doesn't care if you use him for the work or not. No conflict of interest either.

And are you sure you've been working with Contractors for 40 years? You would have to be in your late 50s at least. From your picture, you only look like you're 40 :-)

I hear what your saying but I would avoid any contractor that accepts payment for advice. I have been working with contractors for almost 40 years. An honest and ethical contractor will give you advice for free in hopes that they will build a relationship and get work. At some point early on you will have to pull the trigger and have them do the work so they see that there is a symbiotic relationship.

Might not be a bad idea to get a home inspection done. first you need to know the exact condition of house, then you run it with someone who has the  knowledge and eye to give you the right advices.