
3 October 2025 | 7 replies
Not only to cover potential damage, but also to protect against liability in the event of an issue.

5 October 2025 | 0 replies
But I have a great question.... what markets are you all seeing good results in?

2 October 2025 | 3 replies
There are a select few that would insure under a single policy, but it is out there.

1 October 2025 | 7 replies
If more extensive rehab we write a builders risk policy.

26 September 2025 | 13 replies
I don’t own any RV parks but I’d have to guess the biggest challenge is that all your tenants live in an RV park Got to be a worse crowd than a MH park.I visited someone living in a RV park once to pickup something and it was rough.

28 September 2025 | 17 replies
It seems like they have a newer and better "jerk the host around" policy every couple of days.You get what you tolerate.VRBO is no better, and will almost certainly copy this in the coming months.VRBO and Airbnb take turns coming up with jerk the host around policies, and then the other one copies it.Remember, VRBO are the ones that invented charging fines to hosts beyond even the max refund amount, which is pretty much the most brutality punitive policy in all of business and something no other business would accept.Imagine if waiters had to pay a $2000 fine for spilling a drink on a diner.

30 September 2025 | 6 replies
I have 2 rentals in the area.

1 October 2025 | 2 replies
The opportunity: Tighten operations around three levers—Cost, Time, and Revenue—while de-risking each flip with disciplined underwriting and execution.1) Cost: Tame Labor & Materials Without Gutting QualityValue-engineer the scopePrioritize visible ROI items: paint, flooring, lighting, curb appeal, kitchens/baths (surface updates > layout changes).Replace, don’t relocate: keep plumbing and electrical in place when possible.Use finish tiers (Economy / Mid / Premium) per neighborhood comp set; avoid over-improvement.Lock pricing earlyGet three-bid packages per trade with identical scopes, photos, and SKUs.Negotiate 30–60 day price locks on materials; ask for bulk-buy or “contractor pack” discounts.Use allowances (e.g., $2.50/sf flooring) with pre-approved SKU lists to control change orders.Build a dependable labor benchMaintain a preferred-vendor roster (primary + backup) for each trade.Offer fast pay terms (e.g., 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?”

24 September 2025 | 1 reply
I’d be curious to hear your perspective on where you see the biggest opportunities for ADUs right now — policy shifts, design innovation, or investor adoption?

1 October 2025 | 55 replies
Your primary insurance policy with $300,000 in liability coverage should be sufficient in 99.999% of all lawsuits.5.