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6 August 2018 | 1 reply
Looking for recommendations for a general contractor in the Metro Detroit area.
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3 August 2018 | 5 replies
The roof also took much longer than anticipated, in part due to a lot of rain, and also in part giving the job to the wrong contractor who also kind of took his time with it.
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5 August 2018 | 5 replies
When I mentioned that he said contractors and PM companies weren't doing the jobs correctly and when he did find a good contractor the state took them away for bigger money.
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12 December 2018 | 15 replies
Hello Mark,I’m an old newbie.I have bought and sold various homes throughout my life and, as a general contractor, have remodeled hundreds for others.
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21 November 2018 | 10 replies
-Building relationships with contractors, getting estimates on potential projects (also, reading to get a general sense of ARP)I used my RIA and realtor to get referrals for contractors to work with.
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3 August 2018 | 23 replies
@Tab Teehee DO NOT sell the land.DO NOT contact local contractors.
3 August 2018 | 2 replies
I have purchased 1 sfr rental in warren MI using cash (29000) i made a ton of mistakes during the process but it was definitely a learning experience. after about 35000 in rehab costs thanks to a bad contractor house is now worth about 55000. not the best deal but i did learn alot i have my second deal under contract now.
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3 August 2018 | 6 replies
Relax and enjoy living in the greatest economic engine on the planet!
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15 August 2018 | 117 replies
Either way, That's gotta be worth a few grand a month to the right 'ghost hunter' tenants who either enjoy them personally or exploit them professionally. or both.
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5 August 2018 | 49 replies
Make sure the contractor (PM or other) understands the terms.3.