I am about to start a full rehab on a 5 unit brownstone in Bed-Stuy...

Proof of concept seems to be a key part of your strategy starting off.   

We are not the right choice for everyone, but we do help hundreds of investors every year start and progress their investing goals.

Slow start but hoping to gain momentum.

I feel the investor is off to a great start.

Hi Kwanza,Bay Tek (650-204-1512) would be a great starting point, but I’d also recommend reaching out to Adler Builders (650-398-9030) and Mission Home Remodeling (415-855-7269) for comparable bids.In San Francisco, you’ll need a licensed General Contractor (GC) to pull the necessary permits.

Getting started was the most challenging part of real estate investing for me and it seems like you made it look easy.What neighborhood is the property in?

At least starting out.

So hopefully he won't be able to start any company again.  

I am starting to realize there has been a significant amount of consolidation in the space by private equity and other institutional investors. 3) From research it also seems like getting financing can be difficult without prior experience in the space.