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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?
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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 ...