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Matt Schultze Looking to make contacs in Livingston, MT
31 August 2016 | 8 replies
I have a good electrician and plumber, painter if you need, just hit me up.
Ajay Keluskar New investor in Albany, New York
24 August 2016 | 3 replies
He is an electrician by trade and I have picked up a lot from him in that field and also other skills that is just on the job landlord training.Recently the family business in one of the mixed use commercial areas suffered a fire and we had to move the entire business to the vacant commercial property in the other building.
Brian Pulaski House #3 in CT Success
28 August 2016 | 10 replies
I signed on my electrician after he completed my last two projects.
Kadijah Hammond Flipping houses for newbies
7 October 2016 | 41 replies
My plumber has done this, my electrician (we have to replace knob and tube electricity), my drywall guy.
William R. My first BRRRR
23 May 2017 | 20 replies
Its already been inspected by an electrician since it has been off for over a year. 
Jaylyn Heartso Owner will carry/sublet leasing questions Colorado
30 August 2016 | 15 replies
Make sure they know they are responsible for using a licensed electrician, and you want to see the paperwork before they get started or it voids the lease option.
Jeremy Benezra Seattle Investor, long time BP listener, new to site
6 September 2016 | 10 replies
My level of quality is high, I stand behind my work, I've been in business over 8 years, its easy to get ahold of me, I'm not going anywhere...That being said, if someone in my area needs a referral of a subcontractor or electrician, plumber, hvac guy...I'd be happy to help if I can.  
John Psarianos New Member North New Jersey
30 August 2016 | 12 replies
I just finishing building my own home from the ground up -- was an electrician in college.Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks JP
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. 
Carys Griffiths Property Management
5 September 2016 | 11 replies
The lesson to the story is find reliable contractors/ plumber/ electrician to do the work.