I'm a GC looking @ employees vs subs. I'm collecting employee cost based on hiring two to do rehab work @ $30K ea to make the decision. I don't like not having control over my subs, that is why I am looking at emp...

Hey Everyone!If you actively do rehabs and flip homes, sooner or later you may get one of these!  Every state/county/city/village/municipality/etc is different in regards to Permits, so every now and then I am sure so...

I am completing work on a rehab project right now for a house with burn damage.  I got a very nasty surprise when in order to get a demolition permit from the city I had to get asbestos testing.  This led to the disco...

I am an aspiring real estate investor creating a real estate investment plan to aid me in my journey to success. I've decided to start things off with a simple question: What could go wrong?I have wracked my brain com...

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im not sure if this question fits in this topic, but i wasnt sure where else to put it (sorry im a noob!)

I own a 2 family home in Buffalo NY (Black Rock neighborhood, to...

I'm in the process of buying a foreclosure that had the main circuit breaker (disconnect) stolen. The main panel is located in the house and is fine. I've got some electricians coming out to give me some estimates but...

So, i want all contractors to start signing a contract saying, among other things, No extra pay unless there is a change order approved.Only thing I'm not sure about is should I require all contractors to say they hav...

Looking for some legal advice here. I hired a company to replace flooring, tile, and deck boards at my newly purchased Airbnb. They completed the work, in about 2 weeks,  with many issues found in the middle and end o...

There are two points in the investment process where you can reduce maintenance costs. The first is when you purchase a property. The second occurs when you renovate it.
Select Low Maintenance Cost Properties
The be...

I've noticed from reading posts and listening to the podcast that a lot of investors these days seem to be using contractors for their rehabs. I understand that high-volume fix and flip investors might be better off d...