- state fees paid to open the LLC - fees to open and maintain a post office box- cell phone plan

And tip: the store (big box or little box store) do not always tell the crews there is a haul away on the old item.

In the forums, on drop down box where it says "Post To" scroll down to classifieds.https://www.biggerpockets.com/topics/new

For me, the takeaway is simple: I recently looked at a duplex in East Dallas that checked a lot of the boxes.

Another builder told me they always use RTA, and buys them from the big box stores.

So, I made $23,000 in a few days on a property I spent $100 on.

Welcome to Memphis, Rudy, you’ve picked one of the best markets for the BRRRR strategy with that buy box.

., 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?”

Long-term rentals still work if you adjust: widen the buy box to markets/submarkets with better rent-to-price ratios, focus on value-add to force equity and lift rents, and use creative capital (seller terms/private money) to bridge into stronger long-term financing.

Quote from @Collin Hays: Quote from @Andrew Steffens: I love thinking outside of the box but I think this would not be a very popular offering.