I would have to speak with the contractor (check references and license) who will be doing the install to ensure that it will be installed properly as well as check into local laws regarding the upgrade, does it automatically become part of the property or when the tenant leaves will they want to remove the granite countertops because they paid for it.

Actually E-myth contractor I found to be clearer and more relevant to real estate investing.

If I knew enough about what I was buying, I would also be working on automation/procedures as well as attending the local REIA and interviewing contractors.

Unfortunately, you did not have the tenant sign a "deposit to hold" contract or a full rental contract which would have written terms of how the deposit would be handled such as citing that it would be forfeited if move-in or lease signing did not occur before X date.

Both have an area meetings where you go to an ongoing rehab, you get to speak with the investor, his/her contractor, probably a finance guy there and obviously, the other investors that are there.

I have a decent situation going right now and would love some advice.I have been a contractor for many years now and recently reconnected with an old high school friend of mine who is doing very well and by chance helped him out a ton on some work at his house and saved him thousands of dollars.

Any recommendations for a reliable contractor in Union County?

The neighbor designated the engineer and my contractor paid the fee.

My advice is to not try to cut corners with the restoration contractor.

I got a contractor bid and they said I should redo the entire wall/house, but I think it may be too much work and not needed.Do you think I'd be ok to just repaint the house, or should I consider redoing the entire house with stucco?