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Kristina Modares San Antonio Contractors
19 September 2016 | 4 replies
Does anybody know any reputable contractors in San Antonio?
Daniel Johnson How to keep track of finances on multiple flips?
4 December 2016 | 47 replies
On a typical project, here are the contractors I'll probably use:- Demo- Roofer- Painter- Carpenter- Plumber- Electrician- HVAC- Window Company- Tile Guy- Carpet Guy- Hardwood Guy- Cabinets/Countertops Company- Termite Inspection- Landscaping- Garage Door Company- House CleanerIn addition, on many projects I'll also use:- Drywall Guys- Insulation- Surveyor- Structural Engineer- Inspectors- Concrete Company- Driveway/Paving Company- Grading- Tree Trimming- Shower Glass CompanyFor big projects, new construction:- Architect- Civil Engineer- Foundation- Asbestos Removal- Sediment Control- Excavation, Dirt Hauling- Interior Sprinklers- Stone WorkEach of those contractors will typically get between 1-4 draws, depending on the scope of the work they have for the project.Then there are materials and other non-labor costs:- Permits (0-3 transactions per project)- Porta Pottys (0-3 transactions per project)- Home Depot Materials (3-5 transactions per project)- Dumpsters (1-3 transactions per project)- Paint Purchase- Cabinets/Countertops Purchase (2-4 transactions per project)- Flooring Material Purchase (1-2 transactions per project)- Specialty Material Suppliers (0-10 transactions per project)- Utility/Service Installation (0-5 transactions per project)- Private Inspections (0-5 transactions per project)- Insulation/Airtightness Tests- AppliancesOn top of that, I will potentially write several checks to:- Title Company- Property Inspector- Appraiser- General Contractor or Project Manager- Interest Payments- Utility Payments- Tax PaymentsOn top of that, I have my general business expenses:- Accounting- Legal- Interest Payments- Tax Payments- Brokerage Fees- E&O Fees- MLS Fees- Overhead/Office (Supplies, Equipment, Subscriptions, Software, etc)- Telephone/Fax/Internet- Income from Property SalesAll of these easily add up to a couple hundred transactions on a large project or new build, meaning many dozen per month. 
Peter Grote wholesaling
11 March 2017 | 5 replies
if so, how does one find one who is reputable?
Daniel Ramirez Finding a general contractor
31 August 2016 | 10 replies
As long as the GC is responsible for everything and reputable, according to your post above, you have a fair point.  
Jeb Brilliant Looking to build a team in Orlando/Central Florida
17 January 2017 | 8 replies
We can refer you to reputable contractors of all sorts that we've worked with. 
Henry A. Lyon Is Charlotte NC a good location to start buy to let investment ?
2 October 2018 | 23 replies
For instance, the area at 38th & Post has a bad reputation because of a couple of apartment complexes.
Samuel Bergeron Long distance property management
31 August 2016 | 3 replies
I don’t really want to get a property management company to manage my doors, the company here doesn’t have the greatest reputation.
Eric Armstrong Do you have a website?
8 September 2016 | 10 replies
What sets one apart is reputation and being one of the top people in the industry.
Juan Najar wholesaling
13 October 2016 | 5 replies
You wouldnt want to get a bad reputation from giving out bad numbers, would you??
Kent Baltare Owners open to sub-leasing in the South Bay Area.
10 September 2016 | 25 replies
But I think my reputation on BP and as a meetup group leader definitely helped.