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Has anyone ever heard of James Orr? I did a search of the forums and nothing came back. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with him or his material, and what your opinions were on it. Thanks
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Looking for advice: Do any other property owners buy the construction materials for the contractor/handyman to save money? Or is this not worth the hassle?
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I am working on my 1st rehab, which also includes purchasing construction material from Home Depot. Is there a way to automatically allocate individual SKUs to broader categories? (e.g. drywall, framing). I am trying ...
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I'm in the process of turning over a property. What brands do you guys prefer for dependability and servicing in a rental? I'm looking for input specifically on:*Shower mixer valves (serviceability is big with this on...
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I’m new to this site and am already learning a lot. Is there an industry standard markup on materials by contractors? When do I know it’s worth my time to shop for, purchase and pick up materials myself vs having the ...
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Where do you get the best low-cost, high quality materials for your projects? Do you often recycle unused materials from previous projects?
I've heard from a few posters on scam.com that if you're a rehabber, Direct...
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I have 2 properties that will be ready for the market within a week. I have been rehabbing them for the past 6 weeks and have decided to sell them both on my own for at least the first few weeks. I have read a numbe...
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Hello folks,Brand new to Real Estate Investing and really appreciate all the advice people are providing on these forums. Been lurking for some time now, but trying to get out and network and talk with folks in my loc...
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I was wondering if, and or what software/document anyone uses to track and organize materials and their costs. I am looking to put together a document that shows several options for finished materials and am curious ...
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So I have a basement that used to get water issues, and I FINALLY got that taken completely taken care of after two years of trial and error (and money). Now, I can get back on track to finishing the basement as orig...