Supply Chain Disruptions?

Question

Hello BP!

I’m currently on the hunt for my first house to flip. However I am a little nervous about getting my first deal during these strange times.

I am curious if any flippers out there have been experiencing large delays in their projects due to shortages of building materials? For instance, we have been working on building a privacy fence at my primary residence, but keep being delayed as it seems all home improvement stores are out of pickets. They say this is due to the manufacturing plant being down for 4 months because of COVID.

Has anyone started to see delays like this with their projects?

Craig J. · Answer

Margaret things are opening up now and the lesson that I learned about cabinets is my contractor turned me on to 2 cabinet makers that he says are better than Kraftmade, cheaper and can turn a project around in less than a month. So just learn from my mistake in assuming that Lowes could help to expedite my project. There are always other choices you just need to find them.

Margaret Hill · Answer

@Craig J. Thanks for your reply, though it confirms my apprehension. Now I’m wondering if it would be better to invest in a turnkey rental property instead so I would not need to wait on material for rehabbing...

Craig J. · Answer

The biggest delay I have had on my current flip is cabinetry. In mid April I ordered new cabinets for kitchen, laundry room, and both baths.....they just arrived 7/6/20. These were ordered via Lowes from Kraftmade. Shaker style with no custom features.