Bill Newport
Paying Contractors
Hello All,
I am starting to get bids from contractors on my first flip and wanted to get some advice on how to pay contractors. I know some people do it in quarters, some in the scope of work with a timeline...
Steve Burt
Dealing with Asbestos
If you are looking in regions of the country like the northeast with a lot of older homes, how do you think about asbestos? I see multifamilies in downtown areas of cities that are pre 1960. Where I live, owners have ...
Account Closed
Contractor Problem - Possibly getting burnt?
Hello BP! I’m having an issue with a contractor and getting signs I may be getting burnt. I will outline the situation below and please let me know your thoughts!!- Rehabbed 4 houses in the last 2 months. I engage...
Allan B.
Drywall/mold remediation, collapsed ceiling drywall
Hi All,I purchased a distressed property where I was able to get a good discount on due to condition.One of the issues in the house is the house has two major roof leaks, that caused the ceilings to collapse in a bedr...
Warren West
Negotiating Electric Work
I'm getting my house rewired from knob and tube to romex. I have gotten 3 quotes so far. Two that came in at $14k. The third did a walk through and gave me a verbal estimate of $9k, but then the written quote bumpe...
Greg P.
What do you think about MDF trim vs. Wood Trim?
Any thoughts? I know MDF is cheaper and looks almost the same, but does anyone not use it? If not, why not?
Bob Okenwa
GC vs Subcontractors
Hi everyone,I was wondering how many of you exclusively use GC's for everything on a rehab project or use GC's for some of the work and sub-out some of the work yourself? For instance, I have a few connection on my ow...
Mike Kalob
Are materials purchased before or after rough inspections?
I'd like my lawyer to add a clause in the GC's contract stating ALL (or majority) materials (ie cabinets, stone countertops, vanity, appliances, flooring, ceiling) are to be purchased before rough inspections.. is thi...
Andrew Syrios
Habitat for Humanity house quality
Anyone ever bought a home that was originally built by Habitat for Humanity? Looking at one from the mid 2000s and just wanted to see what your all experience is with them. I know they have professional architects and...
Drew Sygit
A Logical Way to Understand & Monitor Your PMC's Maintenance Charges!
Maintenance is one of the biggest challenges, maybe even #1, in the Property Management industry.Seems maintenance is, Never Fast Enough for Tenants, or Cheap Enough for Owners!One of the biggest challenges for everyo...