Real Estate Investing with Coach Carson #384: My First Repair Contractors Were a DISASTER (Full Story)
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Feb 14, 2025 Renovating properties can be a rollercoaster ride, especially with contractors gone awry. From shocking spray-painted walls to plumbing nightmares, the host shares jaw-dropping tales of renovation disasters. Learn the crucial lessons he picked up along the way about finding reliable contractors and the importance of community support for investors. Mistakes are part of the journey, but with the right guidance, you can turn your real estate ventures around!
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Painting Nightmare
- Chad Carson's first contractor, found via newspaper, spray painted walls without prepping them.
- The painter became angry and damaged the property when Carson pointed out the flawed technique.
Carpet Catastrophe
- A carpet contractor hired by Carson left a large, visible seam where two pieces of carpet met.
- This was Carson's second consecutive bad contractor experience on his first property.
HVAC Hustle
- Carson hired an HVAC contractor who provided the lowest bid and asked for a deposit for materials.
- The contractor took the deposit and disappeared, highlighting the risk of low bids.