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If Your Contractor Disappeared Tomorrow, How Screwed Are You?
Contractors
Miami, Florida
If Your Contractor Disappeared Tomorrow, How Screwed Are You?

I know of a contractor who was very respected in his business. Successful guy. Always busy. Construction, primarily. At any given time he had at least three large projects going. People depended on him. One weekend he went to his country home, as he did almost every weekend. Except this time he h...

Looking for Recommended Contractors in Chicago 2-unit (2b/1ba units) Interior Reno
Contractors
Chicago, Illinois
Looking for Recommended Contractors in Chicago 2-unit (2b/1ba units) Interior Reno

Looking for any recommended contractor that could help with a project in the Avondale/Logan Square neighborhood of Chicago. Full interior gut rehab of a 2-flat. Would very much appreciate any recommendations.

Experience with Nexus Construction Corp?
Contractors
Tampa, Florida
Experience with Nexus Construction Corp?

Has anyone in the Tampa Bay area worked with Nexus Construction Corp? We are getting quotes for a full rehab and theirs came in with the most value for our budget, but I cannot seem to find too much about them online, except that they do have an active CBC license in Florida...

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How do you vet investors to stop wasting time on free itemized estimates?
Contractors
How do you vet investors to stop wasting time on free itemized estimates?

Hi everyone, I’m a contractor from Memphis TN who is investor friendly and I'm running into an issue with real estate investors asking for free, fully itemized estimates upfront. I end up doing a ton of footwork, driving out to properties, meeting tradesman, and spending hours writing detailed li...

Need contractor recommendations in Toledo
Contractors
Toledo, Ohio
Need contractor recommendations in Toledo

Hi all, I just bought a multi use commercial building (2 residential and 1 commercial unit) that was up for auction and have talked to a couple of contractors and handymen but have been told either the address is outside of their scope of work or haven't gotten a response despite multiple texts a...

Fire and Sprinkler Water Damage
Contractors
Fire and Sprinkler Water Damage

My building in NYC recently experienced a minor fire that seems to have started from an AC installed by a tenant. Thankfully, everyone is safe, and the sprinkler system appears to have put out the fire before FDNY arrived. When I got to the property, there was a lot of water from the sprinklers. ...

Before hiring a general contractor make sure you know their skills...
Contractors
Trevose, Pennsylvania
Before hiring a general contractor make sure you know their skills...

We are currently doing a renovation on a property and decide to hire new contractors for a project on a 1960's cosmetic rehab of an apartment. This included - redoing the bathroom, new recessed lighting, new flooring, new kitchen, etc. When we did our walkthrough of the project scope we went over...

CONTRACTORS** who do you trust local?
Contractors
Wilkes Barre Scranton, Pennsylvania
CONTRACTORS** who do you trust local?

Hey guys I’m looking for local contractors in the Scranton area for small projects who do you guys use and trust?

Contractor overpayment dilema
Contractors
Orlando, Florida
Contractor overpayment dilema

Looking for advice for contractor over payment. I hired a contracted for a renovation that is still unfinished (15% left to go). After reviewing the invoices, I believe I will have overpaid by about $25,000 by the time the project is complete. He was supposed to remove materials that I purchased ...

Contractor over payment
Contractors
Melbourne, Florida
Contractor over payment
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Reliable Contractor/Property Management in Detroit
Contractors
Detroit, Michigan
Reliable Contractor/Property Management in Detroit

The Detroit investor market can be extremely difficult to navigate and manage if you don't have the proper "boots on the ground". I have found a few credible and reliable entities if anyone needs assistance.

Slide-In Range Problem in Condo Remodel
Contractors
Slide-In Range Problem in Condo Remodel

Hi everyone, I’m fixing up a condo. We wanted to install a 30-inch slide-in electric range. But there is a metal electrical box sticking up from the concrete floor right in the middle of the range space. Because of that, the range can’t slide all the way back. Because of where it's located, there...

HVAC Contractor Needed
Contractors
Joliet, Illinois
HVAC Contractor Needed

I'm replacing the HVAC system in one of my rental properties (1,100 sq. ft. single-family home) in the Crest Hill, IL area and would appreciate some input. After researching equipment, I've narrowed my preference to a Goodman system based on the balance of cost, reliability, and parts availabilit...

Fix and flip water in basement
Contractors
Fix and flip water in basement

My husband and I are putting in an offer on a 1960s ranch home with a basement. Mostly cosmetic upgrades needed 85k purchase 150k ARV. Our only concern is the basement did have standing water in the corners of the basement. How would you go about fixing that? Our plan of attack is currently to re...

Flipping and interior design
Contractors
Flipping and interior design

So i just closed on a house that was built in the 70's. The inside is small and in need of a makeover. anybody on here do home renovation in northern michigan? Im in vanderbilt ,mi.

Contractor - Inspector - Buyer Relationships
Contractors
Cleveland, Ohio
Contractor - Inspector - Buyer Relationships

Contractors and Inspectors - what do your usual workflows/partnerships like with end buyers and wholesalers in Cleveland? Curious as to how everyone helps each other out.

Reputable roofers, electricians, and plumbers Cincinnati OH
Contractors
Cincinnati, Ohio
Reputable roofers, electricians, and plumbers Cincinnati OH

Had an inspection come back with some issues on a fix and flip but we want these issues fixed correctly the first time around. Have had some issues with bad contractors.... Thank you in advance for any referrals.

Development experience in Little Rock
Contractors
Little Rock, Arkansas
Development experience in Little Rock

Does anybody here have any development experience? I purchased close to 3 acres in Little Rock and the area is surrounded by houses as well as apartment complexes. Trying to see how the process of development works as well as if there are any potential investors here.

Do you give contractors the inspection report or make your own scope first?
Contractors
Do you give contractors the inspection report or make your own scope first?

I realized an inspection report and a contractor scope are not really the same document. The report might mention dozens of issues, recommendations, and “have a specialist evaluate” notes. But if I send that same report to three contractors, I could get three bids covering completely different wo...

Building Contractor / Flipper
Contractors
Tampa, Florida
Building Contractor / Flipper

Hey guys! I have been flipping homes over the last five years in the Tampa area. I am a Certified Building Contractor in the state of Florida and have worked with many lenders in the past. When working with lenders I have always had draw inspectors come out when wanting to acquire funds for compl...

HVAC Tech Referrral in Baton Rogue, LA market
Contractors
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
HVAC Tech Referrral in Baton Rogue, LA market

Any referral for HVAC tech in Baton Rogue, LA market? Need Unit Replacement and quotes coming in are low 5 digit.

STR Trusted Vendors
Contractors
Albuquerque, New Mexico
STR Trusted Vendors

Hi Everyone, I own a STR management company and I am taking on a new property in ABQ but it’s an older house. The owner is having trouble finding trusted vendors to fix the issues so I’m reaching out to hopefully get some real referrals for a handyman, a plumber, and a pool technician who can tro...

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Here's EXACTLY what happened when a new customer asked me to build their house last y
Contractors
Nashville, Tennessee
Here's EXACTLY what happened when a new customer asked me to build their house last y

(Including what didn't go perfect!) 1. He sent me his plans and designs (2200 SF, 4bd,3.5bt), and I sent a ballpark range. He confirmed that, so I sent him an itemized budget and total cost. (Some folks have blueprints already but you don't have to.) 2. This happened to be 72% of his other quote,...

Morton Grove Permits ????
Contractors
Chicago, Illinois
Morton Grove Permits ????

Can anyone tell me if the City of Morton Grove would require a Permit in this situation? General Contractor to tear off and install new roof.