I love @Aaron Mazzrillo and he is a true transaction engineer in the Republic of California.California for terms deals such as lease options and installment sales purchases requires strong knowledge of agency law.The California BRE, bureau of real estate, requires a license to talk to sellers and buyers about buying and selling and leasing residential real estate, unless you are a principal buyer or seller and not assigning.I advise most California investors to do Delayed Sales and Purchase agreements w rights to occupy, losing their earnest money if financing is not successful.

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. 

anything you install over it will telegraph the crack right through in time until fixed.  

Take care of your tenants by offering extra perks that others don't offer...like washer/dryer, Wi-Fi, small grid-tie solar system.

I am looking for a handyman who can do tiling and hardwood floor installation charging by square feet.

Used HomeDepot to install it. 

Tax credits are also offered for purchasing and installing certain items, many of which tend to be "green" products, on and/or in your home.

Hi everyone, I've been searching quite a bit for some reviews on Canglow Windows. I found out that their all products are energy star and BBB rated windows and Doors. Anyone have any some personal insight and experie...

My background is residential HVAC tech/installer for 4 years (continue to do HVAC as well)  I quite doing HVAC full time to follow my passion.

Of course buying HUDs is an option but be choosy because you may find a GREAT house in a not so great area.BANK and ESPECIALLY local Credit Union foreclosures are a dream, as owner occupied you can negotiate repairs, new wood flooring, HVAC units can be installed and cost added to the purchase price banks will add New Appliance packages and even BLINDS for all the windows.