Alex Ballesteros
Estimating Rehab Cost in Los Angeles, CA
I am currently reading "The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs" by J. Scott and it is a great source of information but i believe the book was published in 2019, and a lot has changed since then especially increased pric...
Tara Gupta
Looking for GREEN General Contractor, Plumber, Electrician
Hello all,I'm looking to do some sustainable remodeling in the Providence area. I want to find a general contractor who specializes in green remodels-diverting waste from the landfill, replacing windows, insulating th...
Matthew Contreras
Is it still time to build on my vacant lot in Salem Oregon?
Is the Market still right, to build a 3/2 house in Salem Oregon?
Jake S.
Contractor quotes when offering on a home
When Im finding properties that I like, that need a bit of work, I know i should send a contractor in to give a rough estimate prior to me making an offer on the home. Question is, should i send a few contractors thro...
Uneeq Khan
Getting quotes on rehab
Newbie here. Any tips on getting quotes from contractors on rehab? I've sent out photos and scope of work to contractors to get quotes but I get no response back once I send it. I don't have the option of taking every...
Satha Palani
Architect, designer or contractor? how should i proceed
Hi all,i am a week away from closing on a three family in the Ironbound section of Newark. The units have not been updated since the early 70's and need a fair bit of work. I plan to live in one unit and rent the othe...
Emil Pinlac
Hiring a Contractor: Tips and Tricks?
Hello Community! I had a couple of quick questions I wanted the Forum's insight and input on, specifically when it comes to hiring contractors to do rehab/project work on your investment homes. 1) Can you (or should y...
Paul Brockland
Contractor misread zoning
So I hired a design build team to add a second story to my house (~1000 sq ft). We went through all the planning, I got a new loan, submitted the plans to the city, the city came back with some changes, submitted t...
Chris Morris
avg cost to build 2 story 4bd 3ba mid-grade finishes in West LA
I want to build a 2 story 1750 sq ft house, 4 bed 3 bath, with mid-grade finishes, in West Los Angeles. It will be built on a flat lot.What is the avg construction cost (or maybe a range), per square foot? What about ...
David C.
Wrap up insurance for first build when selling?
I am going to finish building my first project, a large log home, in about a month. I built the home as an owner-builder and did the build in my own name, not an LLC. I don't have a contractor license as none was re...