All Forum Posts by: Todd Kozak

Hello BP folks,

Do you require and what type of requirements to you have for your contractor's insurance that are doing the non MEP work?  I'm talking about flooring, painting and basically all the handyman stuff, though could include more dangerous work like concrete hammer-jacking.  If my contractor independent (one or two man show), they don't have insurance though a company.  I want to make sure I'm protected against injury or if the end up causing a large cost problem.

Hello BP folks,

I am closing shortly on my 3rd rental property in St. Louis where I live. I used a very small GC for my last property, and they did a good job, but I'd like to have a couple others in my back pocket. I am targeting 2 bedroom SFH's, generally in the 800-1200 sq foot range. I am not doing gut remodels, usually $10k-$30k upgrades. Does anyone know of some small GC's that are good to work with, reasonably priced and this fits the type of work they do? I also am going to property manage these myself. I do have some good contacts with specialty folks (HVAC, plumbing, etc) but don't have a general handyman. If you know anyone that would be interested in a little extra work as a handyman let me know please!

Thanks, happy investing and be healthy!

Hello BP folks,

I am closing shortly on my 3rd rental property. I used a very small GC for my last property, and they did a good job, but I'd like to have a couple others in my back pocket. I am targeting 2 bedroom SFH's, generally in the 800-1200 sq foot range. I am not doing gut remodels, usually $10k-$30k upgrades. Does anyone know of some small GC's that are good to work with, reasonably priced and this fits the type of work they do? I also am going to property manage these myself. I do have some good contacts with specialty folks (HVAC, plumbing, etc) but don't have a general handyman. If you know anyone that would be interested in a little extra work as a handyman let me know please!

Thanks, happy investing and be healthy!

Does anyone have good contractors or people they work with for finishing hardwood floors that are currently under carpet?

@Art Perkitny I went to the Census American Community Survey site and have not been able to find that last map that you posted.  Where did you find that?