Emmeriah McDowell
How do I Become a Contractor?
5 June 2020 | 11 replies
J Scott will get all over me about that one :)If you are willing to take a management class that is a good start but in my humble opinion you may want to hire a project manager, foreman, or a superintendent to help you on your journey.I have taken loads of classes, courses, certifications, blah blah blah but I feel experience is the real teacher.
Jake Young
Seeking advice on how to spend $250k...
1 August 2023 | 3 replies
My skills: 'journeyman carpenter' turned 'commercial superintendent' turned 'custom home GC' now purposefully downsized to individual worker building decks and small Renos and the like.
Account Closed
Gaining construction skills
17 December 2013 | 14 replies
I have sent some of my younger superintendents through some classes and they were very beneficial.
L R Wadsworth
Funding a new construction for rent
7 November 2019 | 12 replies
I’m capable of such a project as I’ve built many homes as a superintendent, the issue is funding...
Michael Spittler
My landlord sucks...should I buy him out?
16 August 2017 | 12 replies
I have already approached him with the creative solution of us signing a contract in which we nail down the sales price of $450K and in the meantime until I get my financing in order that I act as property superintendant (normally this might not make sense but I also own a general contracting business) to take the burden off since clearly his short comings are in the repair department.
Ryan York
Which Code Violations Should I Ask For?
21 September 2015 | 4 replies
No, because one of my superintendent/employee foreman worked for a foundation repair specialist, it's a niche market.
Logan Steyer
Need help with financing side of business
20 September 2016 | 1 reply
For a living, I'm a construction superintendent who is a carpenter by trade.
Taylor Shapiro
3 YEARS since last post. 20+ Flips later, here's an update...
8 July 2017 | 20 replies
Property manager (myself) who was responsible for the higher-level duties i.e. maintaining a certain occupancy level, checking in with contractors/superintendents, rental collection overview, etc.
Parker Steele
What is the best way to get into the building and GC industry?
18 December 2017 | 1 reply
I would think a residential or remodeling company would take a chance maybe at an Assistant Superintendent if they see you are motivated and willing to learn.
Tony Whitaker
My Beginning in REI
7 November 2017 | 10 replies
Almost 2 acre lot, within walking distance to school and neighbors to the principal and superintendent.