All Forum Posts by: Justin Watkins
Justin Watkins has started 3 posts and replied 3 times.
Post: Seeking Realtor near Zion NP Utah for STR guidance

- New to Real Estate
- Western CO
- Posts 3
- Votes 7
Hello! My name is Justin, a newer investor intrigued by Short Term Rentals near the Zion NP area. I need assistance from a realtor experienced in the STR market there, as I'm aware restrictions abound. There is a home in La Verkin that I'm interested in pursuing, as it has been operated as STR for a while, and has been sitting dormant on market. Interested in getting this as a primary residence loan, using rent by room strategy.
I know that's a lot to digest! Let me know if you could assist.
Post: Intro! Construction Cost Estimator breaking into RE, willing to help.

- New to Real Estate
- Western CO
- Posts 3
- Votes 7
Hi BP, my name is Justin! I'm a construction cost estimator building my real estate network, and want to offer my experience to the BP forums.
I've spent 3 years in residential estimating and 5 years in commercial estimating. I've been a field superintendent at GCs, and now I work on the product/data team of a construction cost data company. I also have experience drafting construction drawings. I'm also studying data science to tie it together!
This isn't a pitch for services. I just want to offer what estimating skills I have, since BP has helped educate me. Rehab costs are hard. I can help you ballpark your ground up builds or renovations, or ad hoc questions like "What does tile/flooring/painting cost in $/SF?". I've helped manage 100s of estimates for residential contractors, producing nearly 100 myself.
Disclaimers: I'm not currently a contractor, nor appraiser, nor licensed. But I have experience, seen 100s of bids, and I'm happy to share it. Feel free to DM me or tag me.
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As far as what I'm looking for, I'm still a rookie, but intrigued in house hacks in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bonuses are: near running trails, RV parking, high room count. Fixers welcome!
Post: Intro! Construction Cost Estimator breaking into RE, willing to help.

- New to Real Estate
- Western CO
- Posts 3
- Votes 7
Hi BP, my name is Justin! I'm a construction cost estimator building my real estate network, and want to offer my experience to the BP forums.
I've spent 3 years in residential estimating and 5 years in commercial estimating. I've been a field superintendent at GCs, and now I work on the product/data team of a construction cost data company. I also have experience drafting construction drawings. I'm also studying data science to tie it together!
This isn't a pitch for services. I just want to offer what estimating skills I have, since BP has helped educate me. Rehab costs are hard. I can help you ballpark your ground up builds or renovations, or ad hoc questions like "What does tile/flooring/painting cost in $/SF?". I've helped manage 100s of estimates for residential contractors, producing nearly 100 myself.
Disclaimers: I'm not currently a contractor, nor appraiser, nor licensed. But I have experience, seen 100s of bids, and I'm happy to share it. Feel free to DM me or tag me.
As far as what I'm looking for, I'm still a rookie, but intrigued in these 2 scopes. If you can connect me, let me know!
- BRRRR in North Carolina's Triad area
- A house hack in Salt Lake City, Utah