Meir Greenblatt
How to get your contractor to finish a project faster
My quick tip of the day is something I heard Today in Show 41.https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Kcy4WvY7FA5uxAwVfAtnp?si=UW4veHJ8QgOr-eoxlEi1BQIf you are in a tight schedule and you want your contractor to not go and ...
Leland S.
Switching builders gracefully
My current builder has been not performing on a project I have and it is clear they are not doing anything to change their posture and improve or make up schedule. They are 50% complete and have exhausted 95% of the s...
Brooke Reeves
FHA loan and employment requirements?
I am looking to finally get my first property and start this REI journey. I am planning on using a FHA loan to acquire a 4plex, and live in one of the units. Now the employment part,I worked at a healthcare company fr...
Tycee Tyler
Contractor not finishing my flip!!!!
How do you handle a contractor who was suppose to finish a job in 3 months which is now a YEAR and he is basically saying he messed up the rest of your budget money? I want to cut him off my job and file a lawsuit wh...
Kyle McVay
Asking for a detailed bill during Rehab
I would like to ask my contractor to provide a detailed bill prior to releasing any additional funds. We have had a couple of minor misunderstandings despite the quote being in writing. For instance, we informed him w...
John Carbone
Bonus depreciation for STR Material Participation
Has anyone filed taxes yet as a W-2 employee who owns only STR, rents for on average less than 7 days per rental (STR), and materially participates (usually requires 100 hours or more in a year and more than anyone el...
Ben M.
Should contractors work everyday on flip project
Should I expect the contractor to work on my house everyday on a flip project? If they are not on your house for one day when there are no major weather issues do you check in with them and ask why they were not worki...
Michael Orlando
"Sub out" your renos or hire a GC on smaller properties?
Wanted to get everyones opinions.. We just closed on 22 units mid march and went back and forth on whether to organize the reno work schedule ourselves (schedule the demo guys, painter, buy floor, schedule floor insta...
Nick Terry
Recommended contractors?
I have done 2 flips in Eastern Idaho and have been less than happy with the contractor experience so far. I felt like both of them have done decent work, but the first I felt was not very good at communicating time l...
Samantha Lanphere
Should I use a general contractor for my first flip?
Is it a good idea to use a general contractor for your first flip(s)?
What is going to be the average percentage that a GC will charge?
I would prefer to use one on my first flip(s) however my business partner wants t...