The myth is, all GCs charge 30%, total myth, totally up to the contractor, if work is slow, they’ll take half, if work is loaded they’ll double.

Cost segregation typically increases your cash flow by approximately 3-8% of the total cost of the real estate assets. 

I will always be grateful to my dad for stepping in to help, even though I felt ashamed to be relying on a parent at my age.

Make 110% sure that you can complete the transaction (cash, HML, private investor).Set up escrow, and have the title attorney find out the total payoff amount, and to whom it is owed.

What would be a reasonable discount request on a property looking at structural foundation repairs to include some re-grading to prevent repeat issues, potential mold treatment, window replacement (total 20 windows).I believe in being fair to both seller and myself and I keep hearing and reading (as I went online and started researching this as I wait to get inspection report), I keep hearing that in this market most homes will have some kind of foundation issues and that should not be a deal breaker.What other advice would you give.I do like the home, it has great curb appeal, but I believe in the say, “A home without a foundation is not a home”, so I do want to be careful not to be taking on a home that will leave me stuck with a hefty bill.I plan on continuing to do my research throughout the day as we wait on the inspection report and will eagerly also await any comments that group members can offer to help me make my decision before 12midnight tonight.I hate to lose this home, but I also hate to take a risk that may leave me with a hefty bill down the line.Any comments will be appreciated, good, bad, ugly…… brutal honesty, I will take it all with gratitude.Thanks.

Save up a reserve fund to afford the rental costs and rely on a credit card only for an unexpected emergency.

Calculate the total cost for a year.

Totally agree and I can see if from their side as well, however they should remember we are clients too.

For the split just add up the total project cost, compensate for the labor and then take a 50/50 share. 

Some areas in the East Bay look completely acceptable during the day, but at night it is a totally different vibe.