So by putting everything down on paper, you can easily correct the client and keep things moving.You mentioned timelines....those are hard to get everyone to agree on in the original contract because a Contractor knows that a customer nowadays will start changing things as soon as they watch that episode of HG TV with their glass of wine.I included on my Change Orders a line to add time to the project in addition to the added dollar amount.

He has watched and superficially participated since birth but has not acquired certain knowledge.  

I've never watched them, but this series is available through Netflix.

I'am chiming in just to watch this post.

We didn't enjoy shopping for our current house, we don't watch house flipping shows, we don't want to spend our spare time working on a rental unit.

Watch the market closely and be prepared to pull out.

As for estimating software, watch out, as it can be a tool to nickel and dime people to death.  

Instead of watching TV and your phone for 6+ hours per day, get a second job and earn money with that time.

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However, we still need to watch the market and take advantage of the opportunities that come up as a result.I think J Scott shoud weigh in on this discussion.