Finding the Right Contractor or Having skilled trades people for each specific job?

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Hey BP fam! I am in the middle of completing my first BRRRR. I have been using a contractor and it has been decent for the most part. For my plan for this house I am adding an additional bedroom. There has been some difficulties with finishing the first two units of the duplex, and I believe my project was handed off to another contractor as I am being instructed to contact the new contractor for specific task when originally I was working with the main contractor that walked the property with me. At this point I am trying to gain insight on if I should look for another contractor to finish this job (the additional bedroom) or outsource specific task like for example electrical to skilled tradespeople and complete the task I am comfortable with doing myself. There are minor things in the first unit that needs to be done so I can get the unit listed for rent as we are nearing the season where moving is highly not preferred. Any insight or even connections?

Denise Supplee · Answer

I’d recommend getting clarity in writing. Ask for a scope of work, a timeline, and a single point of contact. If they can’t provide that, it’s a sign they may not be organized enough to finish the project effectively. It’s not unusual for investors to run the second half of the project more hands-on, especially when the major structural or demo work is already done.

Bruce Woodruff · Answer

First, what does your contract say about the situation? Once you hire a general contractor, it probably would not be legal for him to just hand a job off to another general contractor. And are you sure this other contractor is licensed?

Steven B. · Answer

Antonio, we are a licensed and insured general contractor in Detroit. We work with several investors who are successfully implementing the BRRRR strategy. What you're describing sounds both unusual and unprofessional. If you'd like us to walk your project and give you a sense of what's needed to finishing things out, just let us know.

Mike Dymski · Answer

Get clarity from the two contractors and vet the remaining people and work as you did at the inception. You are right to lean in with this unexpected change.

Finding the Right Contractor or Having skilled trades people for each specific job?

Finding the Right Contractor or Having skilled trades people for each specific job?

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