Be wary of non-conforming units in a purchase — might be illegal to have tenants staying there AND you have to pay them to leave…a ridic double whammyCDP didn’t use GC for garage, was able to save margin thereBuy own toilets, usually have crazy markupReceived credit for trees interfering with sewer line during inspection, but didn’t use in closing negotiation, although totally could have

For example, I can get a handyman to replace a toilet for a fraction of the cost that a contractor would charge.

Now if copper is stolen, concrete poured into sinks and toilets, etc then yes that would be more.

The tenant refused to shut it off and continued to flush diapers and other things down the toilet to try and destroy it more.

Remember back to the heyday of foreclosures, people were squatting in houses, and you still had to evict them, or pay them to get out.

I have done things like toilet part replacing, and I've replaced some shower parts.

It appears the kitchen sink, toilet and hot water to the shower and appliances have not been working for some time.  

http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/division/...According to this, I need a licensed contractor even to install a toilet and bathroom sink.

He was a huge help when I was starting and didn't know squat.  

;) Do any of you have any recommendations for where to source things like cabinets, flooring, fixtures, tubs, toilets, sinks, granite or appliances in Charleston besides Lowe's or Home Depot?