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?
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.
1 October 2025 | 5 replies
So, I made $23,000 in a few days on a property I spent $100 on.
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.
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?”
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"...
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.
19 October 2025 | 6 replies
Do inspections, verify rents, look up the management and make sure the property checks the boxes.
30 September 2025 | 7 replies
Another builder told me they always use RTA, and buys them from the big box stores.
2 October 2025 | 81 replies
Spent a week in Louisville and Bardstown in mid Sept with a few friends for the Bourbon Festival.