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Do hard money lenders require a licensed contractor for rehab funding?
Hello BP community,
I have an amazing contractor (with a crew) who completely remodeled my home. He's professional, fast, reasonably priced and most importantly, trustworthy. However, he is unlicensed.
I want to u...
Jenny D.
When Looking for a Contractor...
Hello BP Flippers & Rehabbers...I'm thinking about implementing the rehab/flip strategy. I have 2 questions for folks who've completed 3 to 5 flips/rehabs.1. What are the 3 things look for when selecting a contra...
Ken T.
Should I use a handyman or a contractor?
Hello BP, it's been quite some time since I have posted. I finally have a project I'm working on! I have a project in San Francisco CA but the general contractors charge so much. I have a few questions as a first time...
Maria Huether
Is it necessary for handyman to be licensed and insured?
Should I only hire a handyman who is licensed and insured? What are the ramifications if the handyman is not licensed and insured?
Brian Pulaski
Moving to NY Need Flipping Help!
Hi all, a CT investor here asking you NY pros for some help/advice. In my local towns where I flip, I have had success being able to run my projects as a homeowner. I have my major subs pull their permits (plumbing, e...
Jason Polykoff
What's to Stop Me from Getting my GC License?
Hi BP, quick question... If a GC is licensed and insured, can he/she sub out work to unlicensed repairmen? Would the repairmen ultimately be insured under the GC's insurance? If so, is there anything to stop someone f...
Chelsy C
new to business, first flip, need help.
Thanks all in advance, I have been reading this forum for 2 months. I finally found my first flip and will close escrow on 7-5-2011.
The property needs a new Kitchen, bath, fence and yard work, also inside and outsid...
Steven M.
What Subtle Things Might Trigger A Permit In Rehab (L.A., CA)?
As a former home builder and land developer in Los Angeles County, I am quite astute to knowing how and where to submit plans and pulling building and land-related permits and all the fees required to do such work. Th...
Bradford Myatt
Property Owner Liability on Tenant Making Improvements
Hey All,Quick question. Where does the property owner liability fall on a tenant making improvements to a property? Here is a situation:Tenant informs property owner of a small fix that would improve the property. ...
Ryan Pratt
Can I buy Worker's Compensation Insurance for a Contractor?
I'm in the process of getting a metal fire escape fabricated and installed at a rehab I'm working on.
The problem I'm running into is that in order the get the building permit, the city requires that the contactor ha...