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Bailey Rankin Furniture frustration, deep pockets, & budget strategy. Is contract grade worth it?
23 October 2025 | 23 replies
The structure of today's shipped-in-a-box furniture relies on it being tightly assembled to maintain its structural integrity.https://www.amazon.com/s?
Filippo Seracini remote managing an STR...how to deal with deliveries and supplies?
24 October 2025 | 16 replies
PO BOX then give cleaner a key and pay them extra to pick up the supplies when they go to clean.
Drago Stanimirovic What’s the Fastest Way You’ve Ever Closed on a Deal?
1 October 2025 | 5 replies
So, I made $23,000 in a few days on a property I spent $100 on.
Tony H. Turbotax 1031 Exchange Questions
22 October 2025 | 9 replies
Here is what I noticed with turbotax issue:Of the $375k selling price, I spent roughly 24k in expenses. after I deduct the mortgage owed, I ended up with $129k which i used as a down payment for the replacement property.I did not pocket anything.. in fact, I put more cash in order to cover extra expenses during the purchase of the replacement property.Turbotax somehow did not count the $24k expenses that I incurred (even though I put it in already).Turbotax is thinking $375k - $220k which is $155k as my proceed.
Michael Braswell Lender Insight - How Fix-and-Flippers can win in a tough market
1 October 2025 | 2 replies
., net-7 on verified milestones) in exchange for pricing and priority.Test small jobs first; promote trades to your A-list only after on-time, on-budget performance twice.Standardize to reduce wasteCreate repeatable finish schedules (same trim profile, faucet line, paint palette) so crews work faster and leftovers are reusable.Pre-kit jobs: one delivery per room (box includes all hardware, fixtures, and consumables).Contracting disciplineUse fixed-scope, milestone-based contracts with:Progress draws tied to inspections/photosNo deposit or minimal mobilizationLien waivers at each drawDaily liquidated damages for missed deadlines (after grace period)Written change order policy with price + time impact before work proceeds2) Time: Move Faster to Reduce Carry and RiskFront-load planningWalk the property with all key trades before closing; finalize scope, bids, and schedule ahead of day 1.Pull permits early; choose scopes that avoid structural or major MEP reroutes when timelines matter.Sequencing & overlapSchedule parallel workstreams (e.g., exterior/landscaping while interior demo proceeds).Use a Gantt chart (even a simple spreadsheet) to track trade start/finish, dependencies, and buffers.Daily control15-minute stand-up with GC or project lead each morning (photos + punch list).Two inspections/week: one quality, one progress vs. schedule.Keep critical spares on hand (breakers, valves, GFCIs, common trim, extra boxes of flooring).Tech + templatesSimple tools (Google Drive + shared photo folders, or apps like Buildertrend/Jobber) for scope sheets, punch lists, and photo proof.Use QR codes in rooms linking to the finish schedule for fewer “what goes here?”
Josh Smith How to only allow check-in s for the following week on my mid term airbnb
20 October 2025 | 6 replies
Since it gives you an error if you check all the boxes of the week for "guests can't check in on"... 
Taran Sergiu Buy fix and flip
7 October 2025 | 8 replies
This week: define your buy box, underwrite 10 stale listings, make 2 offers with financing letters, and shadow two project walk-throughs.
Zachary Rentz Rent to Retirement
19 October 2025 | 6 replies
Do inspections, verify rents, look up the management and make sure the property checks the boxes
John B. Waugaman Jr. Where to buy new cabinets for remodeling
30 September 2025 | 7 replies
Another builder told me they always use RTA, and buys them from the big box stores.
Joseph Beilke Bourbon and Whiskey?
2 October 2025 | 81 replies
Spent a week in Louisville and Bardstown in mid Sept with a few friends for the Bourbon Festival.