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Walnar Agenor working with a GC
7 December 2015 | 2 replies

When it comes to purchasing materials for a rehab, how do you get the GC to purchase all of the materials tin order to avoid them being listed as your employee?

Dhaval Sheth Paying material cost upfront to contractors
24 June 2020 | 5 replies

Hi fellow investors, I am in the knowledge-gathering zone and when it comes to the topic of how to pay to the contractors, I have read people saying that they only pay for the material cost upfront. But when exactly i...

Gregory Calloway Contractor says I can't buy my own materials
18 May 2024 | 10 replies

Good morning, I have a pretty reputable contractor that I have a bid with on a project and I asked him if I can buy my own materials which would save me on the mark-up. He informed me that he can't because he's not su...

Josh Ridener Best way to handle building materials for rehabs?
24 June 2015 | 11 replies

Hope everyone is well. I wanted to start by saying thank you so much for everyones help and your contributions to BiggerPockets! My name is Josh Ridener and I am flipping houses in the Los Angeles area. BiggerPocket...

Daimyan Hutchison Should I have my contractor buy material?
18 February 2021 | 27 replies

I'm debating whether or not I should let my contractor buy the materials for the job. What do you guys recommend I should do to go about this the right way?

Jay Truong What Is the Best Material for Sewer Pipe for Rental Homes?
26 October 2018 | 4 replies

Hi,I am buying a triplex in Tempe, AZ and I am thinking of replacing the entire sewer pipe as the triplex is about 50 year old. However, I am not sure what the material (PVC, cast iron, etc.) to use as tenants might a...

Kenneth Wiley quality of materials may effect the home's ARV value of repairs?
1 July 2020 | 1 reply

how do i know what materials or home renovations i need to get me the maxium ARV possible whose jobs is it anyways?
valuation of home renovations

Robert Jon Vermeer What is the best material to paint an old deck with.
17 March 2021 | 0 replies

To: Anyone with experience with deck refinishingWhich one will last the longest in San Antonio, TX. Or one I missed that you recommend. I plan on flipping as many boards as I can to recycle and replace what I have too...

Daniel Alfandre As a GC, which materials do you let the subs purchase?
20 January 2023 | 11 replies

I'm going to build a house.  When I worked as a construction manager for a homebuilder several years ago, we ordered the lumber, windows, doors, stairs/railings, garage doors, trim, cabinets, lighting, appliances, van...

Patrick Goswitz Purchasing Materials for Contractors
25 November 2023 | 8 replies

I found a contractor I like to rehab a house I bought. Is it best for the investor to always purchase the material? I am assuming the answer is "yes" to get credit card points and prevent a contractor from charging a ...