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Our blog is dedicated to helpingĀ builders and investors with their rehabbing projects, offering practical advice and expert guidance. We cover a wide range of topics related to rehabbing, from selecting the right materials and tools to managing budgets and timelines.

How to Estimate Re-framing Costs Jan 11, 2024

I hate to break the news to you early, but there is no easy way to estimate re-framing costs on rehab projects. Re-framing could be anything from just installing a beam, to a completely...

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Siding cost, accounting for all material Apr 06, 2023

Our goal recently has been to add more clarity and detail to our Construction Cost Sheet. At the same time, we want to make sure that it doesn't get too bulky and only includes the most important...

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Your impact as a Rehabber & Builder Mar 20, 2023

Have you ever thought about your impact as a Rehabber or Builder?

When choosing careers, what is one of the most common things that people are looking for? I hear this all ...

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When mistakes happen in construction Mar 20, 2023

Have you or someone on your team made a mistake in construction? Your answer should be yes, and so is mine! As a matter of fact, I just spent the last week correcting a mistake that my...

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Budgeting for Hardwood Flooring Mar 20, 2023

I'm in the middle of updating my Construction Cost Sheet, and I also have an annoyingly expensive hardwood order to pay for today... so now is a great time to talk about Budgeting for...

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A Rehabber's Tip Mar 20, 2023

I got a rehabbing and building tip for you. Nothing big, but I consider it somewhat of a "fundamental" to my on-site project management. This is not a tip you've heard before because... I made it...

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Budgeting for Drywall Mar 20, 2023

For new construction, and full-gut renovations your drywall contractor will be giving you prices “per board.” Additions also will be priced per board, but economies-of-scale needs to be...

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Do I hire a GC/PM, or sub-out the work myself? Mar 20, 2023

When hiring contractors for a renovation or development project, the very first step is to decide if we are using a General Contractor (GC)/Project Manager (PM), or if we are...

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Contractors & down payments Mar 20, 2023

Let's talk about Contractors & Down Payments! I find this not only to be a very interesting topic, but also a very important one...

Before I get into my thoughts, I would like to point out...

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