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All Forum Posts by: Rich Ramjatan

Rich Ramjatan has started 4 posts and replied 87 times.

Originally posted by @Cindy Truong:

@Rich Ramjatan I am considering an expeditor for my Kearny, NJ two-family. Do you have any recommendations?

Thanks!

Cindy

 Yes, PM me. 

Post: Do you want to lose $20,000?

Rich RamjatanPosted
  • Contractor
  • NYC
  • Posts 87
  • Votes 64

Congrats! 

Post: BRRRR a new home construction

Rich RamjatanPosted
  • Contractor
  • NYC
  • Posts 87
  • Votes 64

Anything is possible as long the numbers make sense. Do you know your holding cost? , Construction, and acquisition cost? Do you know the market rents?

Post: Seller using non-licensed electrician

Rich RamjatanPosted
  • Contractor
  • NYC
  • Posts 87
  • Votes 64

I dont know how your area works, but in NYC / NJ , you need a permit to perform any electrical work. I would check and see if a permit was pulled. That would be step 1.

Post: How much time do you spend on BP????

Rich RamjatanPosted
  • Contractor
  • NYC
  • Posts 87
  • Votes 64

@Esteban Jimenez

Not enough as I should . I need to dedicate 30 minutes to the forum . I do listen to the podcast everyday though .

Post: Am I getting scammed?

Rich RamjatanPosted
  • Contractor
  • NYC
  • Posts 87
  • Votes 64

@Greg Feilner

I’m no expert on these type of arrangements, but I don’t think you would just write a check to him without some form of written agreement, or maybe a lien , etc .

Post: Day Job and Real Estate Investing?

Rich RamjatanPosted
  • Contractor
  • NYC
  • Posts 87
  • Votes 64

@Fiona Smith

General Contractor is my day job . I feel it perfectly ties into real estate . I don’t think I would choose another profession . However , I wish I took this journey sooner .

Post: Anyone using 2 Cell Phones?

Rich RamjatanPosted
  • Contractor
  • NYC
  • Posts 87
  • Votes 64

@Michelle Belinfante

I’ve had 2 phones forever . I like to keep my business calls separate from my personal . Also like to keep my business apps separate from my personal .

You can try Google voice , but I don’t think it’s for me .

Post: Hiring General Contractor for rehab progress

Rich RamjatanPosted
  • Contractor
  • NYC
  • Posts 87
  • Votes 64
Originally posted by @Jay Yoo:

@Rich Ramjatan Thankyou Rich, If I ask a question to GC to get a itemized scope of work for rehab per material and hours of labor, would this be disrespectful for General contractor? 

 Most of my simple Bids are generally broken down by trade with a bottom line price. I do not break down labor and materials. In most cases, thats sufficient enough for my clients. Once someone starts asking about labor and material cost, I rarely provide this.

If you are after Time and Material, look for a Handyman, they charge time and material.  

As mentioned above, you have different levels of GCs, especially where i am From in NYC. 

Post: BRRRR with conventional loan?

Rich RamjatanPosted
  • Contractor
  • NYC
  • Posts 87
  • Votes 64

@Daniel Amirhamzeh

I would look into your BRRRR process again . Generally BRRRR properties are distressed properties that don't qualify for traditional financing . Then you force appreciation into them , then you rent , refinance at the new ARV, then repeat .

Unless you a getting a crazy pennies on a dollar deal, it would be really hard to get all your money on the front end without the rehab being completed.

Just my 0.02.