I'm working on a deal, have contractors labor cost but I need the material cost.  Does anyone have a list of cost per project including material?

My business partner and I are new to the REI game. We currently have two houses that we have acquired and we are in the process of acquiring contractor bids to renovate them for resale. My question is, should we purch...

Hey, How do i avoid overpaying my contractor for materials?

Hi, I am working on purchasing my first fix and flip. I've done some research and read a lot of books. I am getting my team together as well. One of my questions is do the general contractor get the material (cabinets...

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 ...

I'm reading @David Greene's book "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing", and am learning a ton from every page.  One strategy that he mentions for avoiding getting ripped off by contractors is to shop for and purchase ...

Do you buy your supplies for the contractor?Flooring?Appliances?Vanities?etc.....It seems if you are buying the supplies-  you could get 6 month no interest financing -  you could get the cash back if using your credi...

How do y’all pay your contractors for bigger jobs? Say $50-100k rehab jobs Do you pay 50% upfront and rest at completion? 30% upfront? Nothing up front and draws throughout the project? Buy materials yourself and pay ...

Even though it may be more expensive to let the concrete sub supply, it may be a better idea in the long run for warranty issues and easier coordination between concrete sub and supplier.  What do you think?

Hi,      Should a investor for a fix and flip property ask  a subcontractor too buy material out of there own pocket upfront?(reinbursed later) Shouldn't the investor pay for this?