Charlotte, NC · Member since 2018 · 180 posts · 144 votes
Hello!
I'm looking for some residential construction intelligence in the Charlotte area. Specifically the current competitive rates for new construction trades and materials (e.g. foundation, framing, plumbing, electrical, drywall, trim carpentry, painters, tile work, brick layers, roofers). Also some tips for good / bad subs you've experienced would be great too. Perfect source is if you're a current Residential builder, Supt or PM for a builder who wants to get into investing in rental units.
I can trade tips / guidance on residential rental income and/or investing in real estate with a self directed IRA. I don't have any earth shattering secrets you can't find in books, but I can share actual experiences, timelines, prices, rehab costs, insurance costs, rental roles, property management and tips for how I've created a 19 unit portfolio worth almost $1M and generating over $100k annually inside my IRA, starting from a relatively small initial investment.
Maybe we could swap 1-2hrs each? Over phone / skype works for me (in person ok too).
Rental Property Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2018 · 35 posts · 6 votes
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We are just getting started in investing here in Charlotte. My husband and I don’t have any recommendations of contractors but would love to get together for lunch or coffee. Maybe we can put together a deal or just chat. Let me know if/when you’re free.
Charlotte, NC · Member since 2018 · 180 posts · 144 votes
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Andrea,
I’m happy to provide some info to help out. Maybe we can have a call to start? IM or colleague request me and we’ll try and schedule something.
Thanks, Chris
Full-Time Investor · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2009 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Hey Chris, happy to help. I've built homes and townhomes in Charlotte, as well as run a rental portfolio here and a small hard money lending operation. Feel free to reach out.
Lender · Charlotte, NC · Member since 2016 · 51 posts · 27 votes
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Hey Chris, we do a lot of work with new construction or rehab/renovation projects in Charlotte. We're based out here. I'm happy to share any insights. Admittedly, most of it would be on the lending or financial side, but perhaps there is overlap or other information worth connecting on since it's definitely within our scope.
Feel free to reach out directly. In any event best of luck, love the Charlotte market!
Specialist · North Hollywood · Member since 2017 · 71 posts · 19 votes
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Hello Chris,
Im not in your area specifically but i am an independent property insurance adjuster. I use a software called Xactimate which is the industry standard when an insurance company determines how much something is supposed to cost. Everything is broken down by the price of a line item in a given zip code. The software enables me to tell what everything is supposed in any zip code whether im in SF, LA or Houston. The software is what enables me to negotiate with contractors to make sure an insured is taken care of.
Feel free to PM me and id be happy to help you out if youd like.
Anssi Viljanen
Specialist · North Hollywood · Member since 2017 · 71 posts · 19 votes
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Manolo D. The difficulty is relative I guess. After a week of adjusting I was comfortable with it. Im a millenial. I know some of the older beards that were trying to break into the industry the same time as me had a hard time with it. When it comes to negotiating with a contractor, the tool is indispensable.
Contractor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2015 · 4k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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Anssi Viljanen I like their pricing but not all are ok with that, certainly not investors. They always cry when they see a charge of $40-50/hr, they will think we are crazy. It’s actually decently priced for a legitimate contractor that has overhead, not your man with truck and tool kinda guy price. Any tips on how to start with being “preferred” or referred to from an adjuster? In easy case scenario, an adjuster could send me scope and price then ill accept and sign contract.
To the OP, sorry for hijacking your thread.
Specialist · North Hollywood · Member since 2017 · 71 posts · 19 votes
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Manolo D. I obviously am not a decision maker on the matter but here are my two cents. Buy a Paul Davis franchise or a ServPro franchise, someone who already has program vendor contract. Thats probably the easiest way to do it. Other than that, i see that basically every vendor working for insurance comes in through water mitigation or other quick response restoration work. That way they are already helping the customers and that way theyll have a way to sell more rebuilds too. Let’s take the convo to PM if youd like more input.