Here are my recommendations when screening a GC: 1) How long have they had their license, minimum 5 years; 2) check their work - if they only do kitchens and bathrooms (although important) they don't have the well rounded experience for a total rehab or addition; 3) make sure they are insured/bonded, this is actually to protect you - not them; 4) stage the work along with a payment schedule, don't be pressured into advanced payments except for materials; 5) identify all tile, carpet, paint, fixtures and appliances by SKU# and/or model number in advance - this keeps them from putting-in cheaper, inferior product; 6) along with item 5, avoid MDF - especially in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, exterior door and window trim; 7) lastly, after qualifying the GC, get at least 3-quotes. 

I am at the stage where I am ready to get into my first deal (I have saved enough, my credit is excellent and I have the time to do so) but I am still unsure of the right market. 

We make every effort to keep our roof line clean and clear not only for potential falling branches from the wind but also because of excessive leaves, rodents and insects that come from the trees. 

Im receiving quotes between $4-6K for an investment property valued at $1.2M, does that seem excessive to you?

In most cases, brokers hold property tours with potential buyers starting the day they release the information and until the last day to submit the Best and Final offers (more about that stage below).After all offers are submitted, the broker reviews them and sends a summary to the seller, along with their recommendations on who to proceed with.The next step is a Best and Final round.

What are your thoughts on virtual staging? 

He would act as our general contractor throughout the entire deal by inspecting the contractors work and then ordering draws to get them paid in stages.

Most of the physicians in this group either grew up in this town or have been here in excess of a decade. If his previous action was a wake up call, this was 10,000 V straight to the nipples.Why real estate?

They absolutely can and anything in excess of that as well.

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