Contractor transitioning into investing – Philly/NJ
Member since 2026 · 12 posts · 3 votes
Hi everyone,
My name is Odes Calcinot. I’m the owner of Straight Line Painting & Services LLC, a contractor company serving Philadelphia and South Jersey. Over the years I’ve worked with investors, Realtors, and property managers on renovations, turnovers, and value-add improvements.
I’m now taking the next step into real estate investing myself.
What I bring to potential partnerships:
• Contractor advantage (better rehab cost control)
• Fast renovation turnaround
• Experience preparing properties for resale and rentals
• Established renovation crew and vendors
• Knowledge of Philadelphia and South Jersey markets
What I'm looking for:
• Connections with local investors
• JV partnership opportunities
• Private lenders for value-add deals
• Off-market opportunities
My goal is to acquire fix & flip and rental properties where I can add value through renovation expertise.
Always open to connecting with serious investors in the Philadelphia / South Jersey area.
Hi everyone,
My name is Odes Calcinot. I’m the owner of Straight Line Painting & Services LLC, a contractor company serving Philadelphia and South Jersey. Over the years I’ve worked with investors, Realtors, and property managers on renovations, turnovers, and value-add improvements.
I’m now taking the next step into real estate investing myself.
What I bring to potential partnerships:
• Contractor advantage (better rehab cost control)
• Fast renovation turnaround
• Experience preparing properties for resale and rentals
• Established renovation crew and vendors
• Knowledge of Philadelphia and South Jersey markets
What I'm looking for:
• Connections with local investors
• JV partnership opportunities
• Private lenders for value-add deals
• Off-market opportunities
My goal is to acquire fix & flip and rental properties where I can add value through renovation expertise.
Always open to connecting with serious investors in the Philadelphia / South Jersey area.
Hey @Odes Calcinot, welcome to the BP Forum! Which property types interest you most, SFR, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF? What is your price range/down payment amount? How much rehab are you considering, medium, heavy, or gut?
Hi everyone,
My name is Odes Calcinot. I’m the owner of Straight Line Painting & Services LLC, a contractor company serving Philadelphia and South Jersey. Over the years I’ve worked with investors, Realtors, and property managers on renovations, turnovers, and value-add improvements.
I’m now taking the next step into real estate investing myself.
What I bring to potential partnerships:
• Contractor advantage (better rehab cost control)
• Fast renovation turnaround
• Experience preparing properties for resale and rentals
• Established renovation crew and vendors
• Knowledge of Philadelphia and South Jersey markets
What I'm looking for:
• Connections with local investors
• JV partnership opportunities
• Private lenders for value-add deals
• Off-market opportunities
My goal is to acquire fix & flip and rental properties where I can add value through renovation expertise.
Always open to connecting with serious investors in the Philadelphia / South Jersey area.
Hey @Odes Calcinot, welcome to the BP Forum! Which property types interest you most, SFR, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF? What is your price range/down payment amount? How much rehab are you considering, medium, heavy, or gut?
Hey Jaycee,
Appreciate the welcome. My main focus is SFR and small multifamily (2–4 units) in the Philadelphia and South Jersey markets.
On the rehab side, I’m comfortable with medium to heavy value-add projects, including full rehabs when needed, since my background is in construction and project execution.
Still flexible on acquisition price depending on the deal, but generally targeting properties where there’s strong upside after renovation.
Curious—what are you seeing most of your clients focus on right now?
Hi everyone,
My name is Odes Calcinot. I’m the owner of Straight Line Painting & Services LLC, a contractor company serving Philadelphia and South Jersey. Over the years I’ve worked with investors, Realtors, and property managers on renovations, turnovers, and value-add improvements.
I’m now taking the next step into real estate investing myself.
What I bring to potential partnerships:
• Contractor advantage (better rehab cost control)
• Fast renovation turnaround
• Experience preparing properties for resale and rentals
• Established renovation crew and vendors
• Knowledge of Philadelphia and South Jersey markets
What I'm looking for:
• Connections with local investors
• JV partnership opportunities
• Private lenders for value-add deals
• Off-market opportunities
My goal is to acquire fix & flip and rental properties where I can add value through renovation expertise.
Always open to connecting with serious investors in the Philadelphia / South Jersey area.
Hey @Odes Calcinot, welcome to the BP Forum! Which property types interest you most, SFR, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF? What is your price range/down payment amount? How much rehab are you considering, medium, heavy, or gut?
Hey Jaycee,
Appreciate the welcome. My main focus is SFR and small multifamily (2–4 units) in the Philadelphia and South Jersey markets.
On the rehab side, I’m comfortable with medium to heavy value-add projects, including full rehabs when needed, since my background is in construction and project execution.
Still flexible on acquisition price depending on the deal, but generally targeting properties where there’s strong upside after renovation.
Curious—what are you seeing most of your clients focus on right now?
@Odes Calcinot I'm others are seeing different dynamics in their markets, but I'm seeing more SF new builds and/or acquiring 5+ properties. The 1-4 options are either too expensive or the rehab costs/labor needs have increased too much to make the numbers work.
Hi everyone,
My name is Odes Calcinot. I’m the owner of Straight Line Painting & Services LLC, a contractor company serving Philadelphia and South Jersey. Over the years I’ve worked with investors, Realtors, and property managers on renovations, turnovers, and value-add improvements.
I’m now taking the next step into real estate investing myself.
What I bring to potential partnerships:
• Contractor advantage (better rehab cost control)
• Fast renovation turnaround
• Experience preparing properties for resale and rentals
• Established renovation crew and vendors
• Knowledge of Philadelphia and South Jersey markets
What I'm looking for:
• Connections with local investors
• JV partnership opportunities
• Private lenders for value-add deals
• Off-market opportunities
My goal is to acquire fix & flip and rental properties where I can add value through renovation expertise.
Always open to connecting with serious investors in the Philadelphia / South Jersey area.
Hey @Odes Calcinot, welcome to the BP Forum! Which property types interest you most, SFR, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF? What is your price range/down payment amount? How much rehab are you considering, medium, heavy, or gut?
Hey Jaycee,
Appreciate the welcome. My main focus is SFR and small multifamily (2–4 units) in the Philadelphia and South Jersey markets.
On the rehab side, I’m comfortable with medium to heavy value-add projects, including full rehabs when needed, since my background is in construction and project execution.
Still flexible on acquisition price depending on the deal, but generally targeting properties where there’s strong upside after renovation.
Curious—what are you seeing most of your clients focus on right now?
@Odes Calcinot I'm others are seeing different dynamics in their markets, but I'm seeing more SF new builds and/or acquiring 5+ properties. The 1-4 options are either too expensive or the rehab costs/labor needs have increased too much to make the numbers work.
Hi everyone,
My name is Odes Calcinot. I’m the owner of Straight Line Painting & Services LLC, a contractor company serving Philadelphia and South Jersey. Over the years I’ve worked with investors, Realtors, and property managers on renovations, turnovers, and value-add improvements.
I’m now taking the next step into real estate investing myself.
What I bring to potential partnerships:
• Contractor advantage (better rehab cost control)
• Fast renovation turnaround
• Experience preparing properties for resale and rentals
• Established renovation crew and vendors
• Knowledge of Philadelphia and South Jersey markets
What I'm looking for:
• Connections with local investors
• JV partnership opportunities
• Private lenders for value-add deals
• Off-market opportunities
My goal is to acquire fix & flip and rental properties where I can add value through renovation expertise.
Always open to connecting with serious investors in the Philadelphia / South Jersey area.
Hey @Odes Calcinot, welcome to the BP Forum! Which property types interest you most, SFR, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF? What is your price range/down payment amount? How much rehab are you considering, medium, heavy, or gut?
Hey Jaycee,
Appreciate the welcome. My main focus is SFR and small multifamily (2–4 units) in the Philadelphia and South Jersey markets.
On the rehab side, I’m comfortable with medium to heavy value-add projects, including full rehabs when needed, since my background is in construction and project execution.
Still flexible on acquisition price depending on the deal, but generally targeting properties where there’s strong upside after renovation.
Curious—what are you seeing most of your clients focus on right now?
@Odes Calcinot I'm others are seeing different dynamics in their markets, but I'm seeing more SF new builds and/or acquiring 5+ properties. The 1-4 options are either too expensive or the rehab costs/labor needs have increased too much to make the numbers work.
@Odes Calcinot Does this fit the bill for the type of project you'd pursue: 26-28 Main St, Pennsville, NJ 08070?
Appreciate the intro, Odes. Sounds like you bring solid value on the renovation side. Definitely open to connecting — what’s the best way to stay in touch?”
Appreciate the intro, Odes. Sounds like you bring solid value on the renovation side. Definitely open to connecting — what’s the best way to stay in touch?”
Thank you for your message. Your focus on value-add projects aligns well with the type of work I support.
I work closely with investors by providing property walkthroughs, accurate rehabilitation estimates, and full project execution to help move projects efficiently.
If you have any current or upcoming opportunities, feel free to share the details. I would be glad to review and determine how we can best collaborate.
You may reach me directly at (856) 472-5807 Call or text much easier or via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Appreciate you sharing this, Jaycee — I took a closer look at it.
From what I’m seeing, the biggest factor here is that it’s currently showing as a single-family, so getting true duplex functionality may require some zoning or layout work.
I do see upside with the attic space and overall footprint, but with the rehab scope and taxes, I think it really comes down to getting it at the right price to make the numbers work as a long-term hold.
Definitely an interesting one though — curious how you’re viewing it on your end?
Hey @Odes Calcinot would love to hear more about what you do and if I can connect you ... I actually am looking to recruit great contractors for a network of resources I built specifically for Philly landlords called. Reach out
Hey Sheryl, I appreciate you reaching out.
I’m based in the Philly/South Jersey market and run Straight Line Painting & Services. We focus on working with investors—apartment turnovers, full rehabs, and getting units rent-ready quickly while maintaining quality and timelines.
We regularly handle single-family homes, condos, row homes, and multifamily properties, so we’re very familiar with what landlords need to keep projects moving efficiently.
I’d definitely be interested in learning more about your network and how you’re connecting landlords with reliable contractors. If it’s a good fit, I’m always open to building long-term relationships and becoming a go-to resource.
Let’s connect.
— Odes Calcinot | SLP & Services