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Bradley A. Chicago Lead Remediation - Recommended, licensed contractors?
25 June 2019 | 2 replies

Hey BP,Contingent on a Chicago area property that’s in need of pretty major lead remediation before the city will allow tenants to occupy a couple of the units.City health inspectors have been through the structure tw...

Brandon Hardy Pulling permits without a contractors license
7 July 2014 | 4 replies

Hello BP.  We are fairly new to REI.  On our first couple rehabs we were working in a city that allows the home owner pull the building permit even if it isn't their primary residence.  We got the permits and acted as...

Brandon Spearman Sr Licensed contractor to inspect Wholesale deal
21 April 2012 | 15 replies

BiggerPockets colleagues,

Am I waisting a contractors time if I ask them to walk the property with me in order to get an estimate on the repairs? I'm new to REI, and I need to determine how to calculate the ARV wi...

Hannah Reichert My Neighbor Is A Licensed Contractor
15 March 2021 | 10 replies

I just purchased the home I'll be moving to in about a month's time and want to start some work on it before we move in (replace windows, replace some siding, etc). I learned that my neighbor is a licensed contractor ...

Ryan Mainwaring Licensed General Contractors in Columbus Ohio
4 January 2017 | 0 replies

Hello,We are looking for licensed general contractors with HomeStyle renovation loans experience.  Please PM if you are interested.Thank you

Jacqueline Cayasso Should I get a Contractor license
20 January 2017 | 7 replies

Good morning, I just got my LLC and I got a letter telling me that I need to get a general contractor license for my business which I just started as a real estate investment. Now, my question is. I really need to tak...

JC Conchas Getting a contractors license in California
11 November 2016 | 0 replies

What's involved in getting a contractors license in California? We own 2 multifamily properties, one has 4 units the other has 3 units, in a city that requires me to pull permits by a licensed contractor to do any rep...

Andrew Angelo Rehab contractor licensing and permitting hurdles
17 November 2016 | 2 replies

I found an 8 unit of studio apartments that is totally stripped down to the studs and main sewer line. I have family friend handyman/contractor that can perform all of the plumbing, electrical, drywall and finishing. ...

Derek Johnson NC General Contractors license capital requirements
25 February 2019 | 0 replies

Hello all. I am trying to get my GC license in NC (Johnston County is where I live outside Raleigh). I have a lot of experience building over the years doing porches, decks, kitchen remodels, and rough framing. I saw ...

Will F. Landlord Insurance - handymen, non-licensed contractors
23 July 2012 | 6 replies

Hi I was wondering the type of insurance most of you landlords use? Does your insurance cover unlicensed handymen & contractors that are not insured? Do you always get contractors that are bonded & insured?