399: Solving the Investor/Contractor Relationship with Jeff Thorman of HomeRenovisionDIY | Bigger Pockets Podcast

Today we’re swerving a bit from tradition to bring you a guest who is not a real estate investor. Jeff Thorman spent years as a general contractor, built his own company, then started his own YouTube channel, HomeRenovisionDIY, to teach people how to renovate their own homes.
Learn from his years of experience renovating in this episode. Jeff brings us incredible tips on building strong relationships with contractors - from inquiry to project close. We discuss the importance of using quality materials in any project. We even dive into some projects you should absolutely be able to do-it-yourself as an investor. As a real estate investor, you will have to complete renovation projects at some point - use this episode to make sure those projects are seamless and successful!
In This Episode We Cover:

Learning the contractors’ perspective

The importance in using quality materials and building long-term solutions in your properties

Shopping directly from suppliers to save money on big rehab projects

Creating systems to retain quality contractors

Understanding the real cost of low-cost materials 

Upgrades to improve your rental property and decrease vacancy

How to ask a contractor to walkthrough a project before you buy it

How to spot houses with cosmetic fixes vs. big, expensive projects

Newbie DIY projects anybody can tackle

And SO much more!

Links from the Show

BiggerPockets Forums

BiggerPockets Bookstore

Virtual Wealth Expo

BiggerPockets Calculators

Home Depot

Joanna Gaines

Ikea

cost vs value report

BiggerPockets Insights

Marr Risinger's Youtube Channel

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