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5 August 2019 | 13 replies
Try using materials that are easily purchased and installed locally such as Home Depot and Lowe’s they always take back broken items no questions asked just purchase the same sink basket and return the old one
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22 July 2019 | 29 replies
Material defects with the property should be disclosed right away.
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24 August 2019 | 8 replies
@Amaju EtchieHave you accounted for any potential repair costs (labor/ materials)?
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21 July 2019 | 5 replies
I do the listing, but they will also share my marketing materials with their personal networks.
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24 July 2019 | 5 replies
I’ve been reviewing material...I’d like to start talking to pros and possibly getting mentored.
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23 July 2019 | 17 replies
@Xzaviar Deary you should start with looking at the educational material on bigger pockets
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5 November 2019 | 41 replies
As far as materials go, I opened up a Home Depot Pro account, so when the contractor goes to buy material, he checks out at the Pro desk.
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22 July 2019 | 4 replies
I don't want to turn him off to the job by sounding cheap or like I don't see his value.Could I save some money buying materials on my own and providing them?
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24 December 2021 | 12 replies
No issues since then, but you had better take plenty of precautions secure the house and don't leave any materials or tools at the job site.