Larry H.
Electrician Wants 50% up front
Flipping my first house and first time dealing with sub-contractors. The electrician that gave the best bid wants 50% up front. I balked at that and he said he can do 25% up front. He said he doesn't want to fund i...
Jesus R.
I am considering building a house for immediate resale
I have cash available to invest in real estate. I am entertaining the idea of networking with a local custom builder that I know to build a new home with the purpose of selling it once completed. I am a real estate ag...
Daniel F. Harb
On A Vacant Lot, Where To Start For The Total Cost To Build A....
House... Where should I start to get a ballpark cost to build a house on a vacant lot? I deeply appreciate all input.I am looking to get a ballpark cost to build a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home on a lot in Desert Hot Sp...
Matthew Paul
This is why contractors get deposits .
I have a basement to gut and remodel . Contract signed , permits in hand and right on schedule . Called the customer to tell him we would be there this morning ( right on schedule) . He tells me he has been busy and ...
Account Closed
Architect fees in the Los Angeles areas
Hello all,i'm looking for an architect for a 2 homes project in the Malibu area.The plan is to build 2 nice different modern homes on 2 lots side by side.I know architect fees range in the 10% area, however, given the...
Michael Pittman
Houston Specific Questions
Hello everyone,
I have some contracting specific questions in regards to Houston. My family has done hundreds of projects in Illinois on the commercial and residential side. I myself moved to Houston a few years ago. ...
Monica Davies
First time hiring contractor
I'm working finishing my rental's basement- adding 2 beds and a bath. I'm anxious because I called 4 companies to give me a bid, and they all came out but none of them got back to me with a price. One gave my info to ...
Kyle McVay
Replace Windows or fix windows
So we are buying (6/5 close) our first rental and it's needing a lot of rehab before we rent it. We're trying to find things NOT to fix. We have to level the house and we are turning a 2-1 into a 3-2 . The house alrea...
Rick Doctor
General Contractors in Jacksonville, FL
Hey BP Nation,I just picked up my first property. YAY!!!It is in Jacksonville, FL. Located in the Mandarin area. I prefer to fix and flip this, but wholesaling is an option. ARV is $200,000. To my very untrained ...
Benjamin Carver
Building an ADU in Raleigh NC: Here's What You Need to Know
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are an increasingly popular way to generate additional rental income on an existing property. Utilizing empty lot space in this way helps to combat the increasing housing prices and lim...