All Forum Posts by: Andre Grant-Acquah

Andre Grant-Acquah It is normal for us contractors to vet clients, part of Jeffrey Stasz ‘s posts are typical newbie clients we encounter, and if you want to, do the research and double back on what your clients need to know about construction and it’s management to get better picture. For example anything behind walls are mostly change orders (ie mold), most newbies miss these kinds of issues and it will arise; now we are here to do a job, in and out, as quickly as possible, we don’t have time to go to litigation or argument because they didn’t know that those are extras, and even more so they don’t have the budget for it.
On a different note, ask them to buy J Scotts book, it’s a great start.

As a GC can I ask the question a different way: Why would I want to work with an inexperienced flipper? They are going to want a ton of work at no cost... 

The best advice I can offer is to find GC's that you can get along with and are patient. Then try to figure out a way to align incentives so everyone benefits when work is done well and on time. 

Most importantly, if a deal does not have the money to hire skilled contractors then it's not a good deal. 

@Andre Grant-Acquah

Things I would ask a GC:

- Ask their experience level and for references (and cross reference that with public reviews)

- I would also want to know if they have their insurance and licenses

- Ask how long it's going to take. Maybe implement deadlines with a draw schedule.

- Past history with the township their working in. Knowledge of the inspector of the township.

- Another question might be: Who is in their network of subcontractors that are going to be working on the project?

I'd also like to go see some of their completed work as well.