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16th February 2008

Flipping Houses - Finding sub contractors.

I like to get at least three proposals for all my trades.  Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC are usually referred to as the trades.  Although I have specific subcontractors that I like to use, they are not all built the same.  Some are good for small jobs that don’t require permits.  Some are good for my large scale rehabs, which require new installation of pipes, duct-work, and electrical wiring.  Some subcontractors show up when they say they will, take pride in their work, and finish quickly.  Others will drag your job out, ask for more money, and drag it out some more.  When it comes to price and reliability, all contractors generally fit into three categories.  Fast and expensive, slow and cheap, or what I like to call buyer beware.  There is a gray area in each of the categories, but that’s generally what you get.  Read the rest of this entry »

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