I know a guy, who ‘cut out the middleman’ and self-contracted his dream home.
Saved himself $80K.
Cost him a divorce, two lawsuits, and a permanent eye twitch.
But hey, at least the countertops were cheaper.
ContractorKeith
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ContractorKeith
@contractorkeith
native #floridaman | 37yrs construction | current: commercial estimator div32 | build with code/ai | techie since apple IIe | former: home builder/gc
USA
Joined May 2009
- Replying to @dig_deeper1Would immediately leave and request a refund, bad review incoming.
- This was my “Papa” from Jan9 2022. I would go visit him at this apartment in an Assisted Living he lived at the time, in The Villages, FL. I would show up around 10am, sometimes a little earlier. He would get wide eyed. “Hey Keith! Make us a drink!” 10am but ok Papa. I
- Just met a long time friend for breakfast before I leave town today, said his wife wanted a pool🏊♂️ She met a contractor to get an estimate My friend paid the contractor $500 to tell his wife that the backyard isn't big enough. He's writing a course now on financial freedom.
- I watched YouTube on how to set tile. How’d I do? Gonna raise the rent 50% after this upgrade.
- Replying to @jasonjosephleeSounds like someone just enjoys shitting on the MidWest for no apparent reason.
- Tons of hate on Realtors lately. Absolutely love my Realtor. I buy 8-10 properties a year with her. After I build I sell 8-10 properties a year with her. I lean heavily on her when making decisions that total as much as 8 figures a year in transactions. She constantly
- Your son's first job should be in construction. Can't let them get that chai latte mentality. Start 'em young, like 10yrs old. 💪💪💪
- Replying to @shawngorhamThis is an awesome story. Most of us, whether we want to admit it or not publicly, have a Liam in our lives. I know I do! I strive to be a Liam next.
- Your son's first job should be in construction. Can't let them get that chai latte mentality. Start em young, like 10yrs old.
- Replying to @TheNolanGore and @LeadershipAcad1We shut down for a week at Christmas. With pay. Family first. We are very small though.
- Ex client who refused to pay me $87k owed is at the Super Bowl. Class.
- Flat island with a sink? I am not a fan but we built this for a custom client and she loves it.
