Once the interior was stripped and the infrastructure tested, I brought in commercial contractors to handle critical systems like plumbing, electrical, roofing, and HVAC installation.The house, built in the early 1900s, was originally a coal-burning residence.

There will be moments when challenges feel insurmountable—deals that fall apart, difficult contractors, financial struggles—but the only way to succeed is to persevere.

You will want to interview at least a couple of realtors and determine what resources they have available for you in several arenas (lenders, contractors, more). 

I currently work as a Pipefitter (think plumbing but on industrial steroids).

I currently am a resident here (so distance is non-factor) and I possess some handy skills that could save renovation costs (besides HVAC, structural issues, plumbing, electrical work).

I then hired contractors for plumbing, electrical, roofing, and HVAC upgrades.

Who are their contractors?

Do you rely on inspections, local contractors, the agent, or property managers to get eyes on it?

I’m about to expand my student rental business and am looking for rockstar contractors

We were shocked at the cost of goods, lumber, cabinets, paint, plumbing.