Abraham Kauffman
Just send it to the lawyers already?
I bought a three unit apartment building sometime earlier this year. Was just going to redo it and sell it.Hired some electricians to take care of it. After they inspected it, they gave me a verbal estimate of $4,500....
Joe T.
Help selecting a GC - frustrated with lead times and lack of info
Hi,
I'd love some input from experienced investment property owners on selecting contractors.
At the beginning of June, I bought my first duplex here in central PA. Nice stable neighborhood, and a property which has...
Paul T.
Hiring a Contractor
The following is not legal advice.
Having read numerous horror stories here on BP about failed projects and lost money due to less-than-honorable contractors, I feel compelled to try to provide some guidance to those...
Greg P.
Questions on Level of Rehab on Lower End House
Hello, I am currently rehabbing a couple lower end houses where the ARV is $135k and $175k. There are a lot of iffy items like the siding that could be replaced, but "might" pass with it being painted. Most of the s...
Sean Carroll
Some Things I Have Noticed With General Contractor's In Cincy
My primary job is work as a firefighter/paramedic in the Bay Area of California and I dove into real estate wanting to spend more time with my friends and family and realizing my body is already breaking down from the...
Paul Z.
When accepting bids from contractors on a rehab do you....
I'm interested to hear from other Rehabbers on how they communicate their budget to contractors. Do you keep your budget to yourself until you collect all your bids? Or do you hint or perhaps even come straight out an...
Joe S.
Supplies from one store or many
Do you shop for convenience or do you shop for price, or quality? Our workers typically buy everything from Lowe’s and I make a phone payment. I have a Sherman Williams account, but we do not typically buy paint ther...
Jeremy Porter
How Granite Countertops Can Elevate Your Rental Property's Appeal and Value
"Creating an aesthetically appealing rental property is essential for attracting tenants and increasing property value. From stylish interior design to modern amenities, every detail plays a crucial role. In this blog...
Joey Wharton
Grounds for firing GC? Need some feedback!
Hello BP community. I'm on the verge of firing my GC and need some feedback. I don't want to make sure I am being fair and not overreacting.Background story. Bought a 5-plex we knew needed some work, floors had 5-6" d...
Dan Costantino
General Contractor losing money and potentially bailing on the job.
I have a General Contractor that gave me a bid. We agreed on an Independent Contractor's Agreement, and a Scope of Work. I certainly didn't tell him how much material to use but I stated what needed to be done.
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