This from a contractor who I called to give me an estimate on installing a window through the hole.

I was looking up the contractor RGC Builders, Inc. and noticed that they advertise on their website that they have insurance and workers comp, but when I looked up the contractor on the Palm Beach Contracotrs Certification webpage I discovered that RGC Builders, Inc does not have either.

Originally posted by Wheatie:Get estimates for the repairs and provide them along with a request for a price reduction.Most contractors are giving me a 2 day out time.I had the home depot contractors come out too, because I figured they would be the HIGHEST bids.

If I do this, do I need to find a contractor that specializes in section 8 inspections?

Independent contractor or employee?

If you are financing that part you should be OK, if not make sure you get atleast a few bids from contractors upfront.

I would think about trying to get this done, and see if you can convince the contractor to get paid out of the sales proceeds.

Once you start looking seriously at properties, have a few contractors give you bids.Good Luck,Mike

A good contractor can help with repair costs.

Take a contractor with you and make sure you check their references if you never worked with them before.