All Forum Posts by: Alazar Wubet
Alazar Wubet has started 28 posts and replied 55 times.
Post: can you recommend a good contractor for a flip in DC?
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I have been searching for a contractor to work on my flip for a while now. I haven't been able to find one that is a good fit for my type of job. Do you guys have anyone you can recommend?
I have been searching for a contractor to work on my flip for a while now. I haven't been able to find one that is a good fit for my type of job. Do you guys have anyone you can recommend?
Post: How do i know if a contractor is legit?
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Quote from @Bruce Woodruff:
Quote from @Alazar Wubet:
I tried reading reviews and checking the BBB website(he is listed although not accredited) I asked for pictures of work done. everything checks out. Is there anything else i should be checking before signing the contract, he seems too good to be true.
Using the BBB and looking at pictures is absolutely worthless...
That is something i just recently learned
Post: How do i know if a contractor is legit?
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Post: How do i know if a contractor is legit?
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I tried reading reviews and checking the BBB website(he is listed although not accredited) I asked for pictures of work done. everything checks out. Is there anything else i should be checking before signing the contract, he seems too good to be true.
Post: How to check if addition work is permitted
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Quote from @Ate Etim-Edet:
@Russell Brazil quick question does that mean that he may incur fines or has to do anything to bring it up to code in anyway? Or does it matter?
Post: How to check if addition work is permitted
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I recently purchased a townhome in NW washington DC and i am starting to suspect the addition at the rear of the house has not been permitted. I have checked on SCOUT if there were any permits pulled but there aren't any. The house is almost 80 years old and the addition could have been built back then but it smells like illegal construction. How do i check if it has been built illegally and if so what should i do to avoid paying hefty fines?
Post: Meet-ups in Dallas-Fortworth area
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Is there any flipper group that meetup in the dfw area in texas. I'm looking to create my network
Post: Do i need demolition plan from architect
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Quote from @Scott E.:
That's nuts! The demo plan should be a part of the rest of their drawing package. Out here in AZ we do pull a separate demo permit so we can get started on demo prior to the building permit being issued, but my architects and draftsmen have always included a demo plan as a part of their package.
Is there anyway i can avoid paying for it and let the contractor work based on the drawing?
how much do you generally pay for the architectural services
Post: Do i need demolition plan from architect
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My architect has given me the final drawing bundle but is charging me extra $3,500 for the demolition plan. Do i need it for permit processing or should i just let the contractor handle it and not pay extra.