Hi, I'm just starting out and looking into doing some flips.  It's possible that some of the work can be performed by a less skilled contractor, such as the painting and maybe the drywall.  I was wondering if I should...

For anyone considering crowdfunding websites, huge SEC investigation into billions of dollars of investments that say the collateral for those loans may not exist at all. Personally, I'd never sign up for the micro-sh...

As of April 2016, I am new to this game. I currently am a social worker, working with families throughout 2 counties in western PA. I love my job, but can't stand the paycheck! That's why I'm excited to start in real ...

I'm trying to figure out the best entity for CA resident/investors that want to invest both in and out of state. I know a California LLC is required to pay 800.00 a year annual tax. I am already doing that with one LL...

For the last two year I have been in Afghanistan as a civilian contractor making good money and decided to pay off my house. I paid it off at the end of last year I have been renting it out. I plan to stay here fo...

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...

I work with a handyman guy who has general liability insurance but I don't think he has worker's comp. What am I exposing myself to liability wise? He does all sorts of interior and exterior work and inspect homes for...

My property is a fully furnished house; I do short term rentals only in NYS. 
  I had 3 guys in there for a 2 month lease in late October (company paid for). 18 days into their lease I discovered pot and smoking goin...

From the state website, it only needs registration and business insurance for anyone to be a contractor?

No exam or skill tests?

Very easy to obtain the license, huh?   Could be good to a handyman or property ma...

We recently bought our first flip and began to get estimates. One of the subs needed is a chimney repairman/tech. He recently gave an estimate for $6500 and wants $2500 down and the balance upon completion. Is it usua...