I am a general contractor and am familiar with the physical aspects of home improvements.

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Do those sources consistently provide a good amount of leads?

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So I created a transition/expansion plan that moved me away from daily activities and placed greater reliance on my team.My organization is extremely flat, so I had to identify potential leaders and groom them to take over various aspects of my daily "job".

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Our goal is to flip 2 houses per month on a consistent basis and keep growing by installing systems and working with great people.

And I think Concord is a good long-term bet, and likely more consistent appreciation than a tertiary Bay Area city like Richmond.

If we see 7 or 8 questions in paragraph form and have to read them over and over to pick them out, we may not bother until other aspects are explained.