New HVAC, plumbing, electrical, floors, kitchen, baths & added a deck. 

While this project progressed smoothly, it reinforced the importance of clear communication and coordination with contractors to ensure renovations are completed efficiently.

No foreclosure or court action required.3.You might also consider depending on where it is, no electrical or lighted signs if that might be a consideration to you. 

Purchase price: $55,000 Cash invested: $110,000 Sale price: $205,000 This was a 1950 raised home that needed extensive foundation repairs as well as all plumbing, electrical and subflooring.

Best of luck with your first deal—this community is a great place to build connections with lenders, agents, and contractors. :) 

But I'm confused/curious as to why this Electrical Contr is so willing to burn bridges over couple of grand, is he just stupid?

China has cheaper labor, almost no EPA constraints, far cheaper electric power with their new Dam, etc.

Why is it that so many General Contractors in the California Bay Area drive vehicles that don't display their contractor license number or business name?

BRRRR is typically more expensive, requires more people (contractors, etc.), but will allow you to build equity up front & potentially refi should rates decrease.

Costs have escalated sharply, water up 25%, electric up 30% and natural gas up 33%, and at one property insurance went up 400%.