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Charles Cline
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  • Castaic, CA
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Do you hire a contractor or DIY

Charles Cline
  • Investor
  • Castaic, CA
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I've flipped about 20 properties since 1994. I've only hired a contractor or help a few times. My question is do most of you hire someone for drywall, painting, landscaping, replacing floor joice, pouring concret, Windows, doors, flooring? I read some of the year old forms and it's a time verses money question. I live in California and contractors want at least 1-1/2  the cost of material . A day laborer wants $15 an hour.

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Matthew Paul#2 Contractors Contributor
  • Severna Park, MD
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Matthew Paul#2 Contractors Contributor
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Well, the day laborer prices are cheap compared to my area .   What you ask is all relative to the project , and desired time of completion , plus your own skills . Its always cheaper to do it yourself 

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