There doing it smart cost wise, leveraging suppliers for dirt pricing.

For whatever reason, ebay sellers drastically reduce prices on the Roman Tub fixtures.For some reason Roman Tub fixtures are REALLY expensive at the big box stores and specialty building suppliers.

Just a couple of weeks ago I saw on the national news a story about the "Ikea House" that is in essence exactly what I have to offer but from the IKEA supplier more than double the normal price.

On 4/20/12, we will place a single bulk order with our supplier and will then have the shirts shipped out to all individuals who bought them.If you want to let everyone know that you're a supporter of BiggerPockets and our 2012 BiggerPockets Summit, be sure to order yours now.

These things are basically like commodities, so everyone in town is priced pretty close and you save the most money usually by finding a supplier closer by.

Membership in my local REIA has the benefit of a discount account with a wholesale supplier for plumbing and HVAC components (with free delivery within their delivery radius).

Architects say their phones are ringing again, concrete suppliers say they've remained steady since last August, etc etc.It's either a good to start pushing spec projects again or perhaps we're getting close to times where banks release some more inventory.

Its actually our water supplier here that offers the protection.

Cheapest NEW cabinets.Find a local cabinet supplier who gets unassembled cabinets from Chinese manufacturers.

Here, a lien release from the GC means Nothing, as far as subs/suppliers being able file a lien.