3 February 2026 | 0 replies
Builders staring down $6k-$11k extra per home from 35-50% tariffs on Canadian lumber (90% of supply), steel/aluminum/gypsum.
25 February 2026 | 6 replies
For example, the trusses and lumber may not be able to be dropped as conveniently, so expect a surcharge from the framer or pay extra to fly in the trusses with a crane.
25 February 2026 | 2 replies
You can skip nicer finishes, but you can't skip mechanical systems.What's killing margins for me right now is actually supply chain delays on specific items -- not broad stuff like lumber, but things like specific tile, vanities, or custom millwork.
6 February 2026 | 0 replies
For example, the trusses and lumber may not be able to be dropped as conveniently, so expect a surcharge from the framer or pay extra to fly in the trusses with a crane.
22 February 2026 | 9 replies
Usually, if someone is trying to unload a dog, you should expect a lot of issues...cosmetic, mechanical, structural, exterior surfaces, as well as Tenant issues, known or unknown.
20 February 2026 | 8 replies
Easier and cheaper to run and the finished lumber is smoother and easier to plane.
13 February 2026 | 6 replies
For example, that they had something heavy to move and needed to park in the driveway temporarily to load/unload and that the landlord had allowed that when moving in so they thought it was "ok.
10 February 2026 | 26 replies
I’ve got a portfolio of 4 properties I’d like to unload.
22 January 2026 | 1 reply
Even better, most of the framing lumber is already on-site, though I’ll still need to source the roof trusses.
1 February 2026 | 11 replies
The costs are the costs—foundations, lumber, and core building components do not get cheaper just because it is an entry-level product.