Mary Jay
Discrepancy - what am I missing?
Hi guys,
So I have this acquaintance who owns 40 properties (SFH) in Illinoi and may be 3-4 in Florida. None of the properties are paid off, each property cash flows about $500 per month so he was able to quit his j...
Tyler Young
Pulling a Permit mid project
I am adding a bathroom and laundry room back to back and made the mistake of being influenced into not pulling a permit. I have only framed the walls, run pex and waste water piping(pier and beam) and now having cold ...
Shane Bunda
Permits and Fees for ADU garage conversion in LA, CA
I am looking to convert my detached 360 sqft garage into an ADU. I have a single family home in the coastal area of San Pedro, CA. Because we are within the coastal area, my architect is saying that I need to pay an...
Mark Hu
Worth getting lead paint certified?
My family owns a couple of of old rental buildings. I was wondering if it would be worth getting lead certified so I can legally do my own repairs, remodeling, etc? What do you guys think
Thanks
Michael Szypulinski
Unlicensed contractor that is bonded and insured. Would you hire?
If a contractor is bonded and insured, should you still be concerned that they are not licensed? If so, what are some of the pros and cons?Thanks,Mike Sz.
Brad Sparks
Good contractor but a little sketchy
I've had a licensed contractor doing handyman jobs on a property. I want to use him for a full gut reno but I have some concerns:
-he doesn't have a bank account and can't get one
-if I pay him by check, he can't ca...
Jason Tougas
Foreclosure property with excessive mold
I have been analyzing a foreclosure property in San Antonio, Texas which has been found to have extensive mold damage throughout multiple rooms of the home due to a plumbing leak left untouched. Mold spore concentrati...
Frank McGovern
Repair costs?
When you wholesale a house, do you need a licensed contractor to give you repair costs or can I have someone I know do the estimates for me? If I need to have a professional do the estimates, about how much will that...
Nate Caffero
Looking for information on a credit partnership
I have a lot of experience in contracting, but I am not a licensed contractor. I bought my first investment property that is currently cash flowing well I have talked to my bank and they said I can pull $100,000 of eq...
Andres Murillo
CA AB 968 (disclosure mandates on flippers): Who's Really Bearing the Impact?
As many of you know, Assembly Bill 968 will take effect on July 1, 2024, mandating flippers of residential properties to disclose recent repairs and renovations if they sell within 18 months of acquisition. While the ...