Have seen people do that method of tiling and always wondered how that works long term.

Check your preferred method against state requirements before sending a bill.  

You are not here to do GC, your strength is the financial side, buying and selling, marketing, etc.Before you do, this, invest time on what you want to put on your rehabs, an sku list or specifications sheets or finish material list, a price list both labor and material, a method on how to solicit bids, procedure manual if you need it, contract samples/templates, etc.

@Josh Caldwell I really like that method.

By the time we get the call, the seller has often tried other methods of disposing of the property, and we're the last resort.Make the conversation about them!

Hello BP...On one of my many commutes home from work, I came to the realization that when it comes to prospecting new seller leads, there are certain methods I refuse to do, and some that I tend to cringe over.

Also have a method to follow up and verify what's happening. 

I realize there are many variables such as region, weather, previous rehabs, and quality of construction methods originally used on any specific house, but I'm just looking for generalizations and things to watch out for.

Bill,Perhaps you misunderstood my response about creating a mortgage on your own property, I would never suggest something that would cause anyone the risk of incarceration, just not my style.I have been successful with every alternative method of financing and note techniques that I suggest to friends and associates and I am still staying legal and not wearing the color orange.If there is something I am not aware of about your comments, I will search for a clarification.Thank you for bringing the issue you have regarding my mortgage and note method of acquiring more real estate and freeing up personal equity.

@Mike NelsonYou imply you've been flipping for a while, so you've likely been using the cash method of accounting.