I have used the installation teams from big box stores such as Lowe's and Home Depot for some projects for example,  flooring, siding, and windows. I have used this route a few times in my remodels because I'm pretty ...

As it currently stands, RCW 18.27 requires a contractor to be on title to fix and flip a property. We have a contractor that we are partnering with on a flip and I have been told that a Tenancy in Common agreement wil...

Hi all,I have a situation that I really need everyone's advice on. I bought a flip in Maryland a couple months ago and hired a licensed Maryland contractor for the reno. It was supposed to be completed at the end of M...

Hi all! I bought my first owner occupied property in April to get a feel of home ownership. Now, I think its time to step it up a notch. We have saved a good chunk of dollars since buying our first home and for our ne...

Hi Everyone! I'm just getting started in my real estate career and one area I want to improve on quickly, is rehab estimation costs as well as the added value from it. I am not a contractor by any means and I understa...

Hi,I wanted to get some advice on a situation I am dealing with.   I am working with a contractor trying to wrap up a home project.  I gave $500 to buy some windows.  He indicated the windows would take 3 weeks.  Then...

How is the Ohio market for flips?  Which city is the best Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus?  If you are flipping in any of these cities please share your experiences.  I hear good contractors are hard to find and man...

Hey guys and girls. My brother in law and I plan to start investing by building new homes. I have a friend who used to be a home builder who can build me a 2000 as fr 4bd 2.5 bath home for 100k. I found a lot that I r...

So, I'm getting ready to hire some contractors, not sure if they are license or not, some of the contractors were refer to me by realtors, and friends.

How do you handle insurance should something happen to one of them?

Hi All,I'm about to do a bathroom and kitchen gut job and wanted to hire out subcontractors since I have some time on my hands to call them directly.. since there is no special quirk about my project I don't believ...