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In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy gives a live presentation to members of the St. Louis Real Estate Investors Association on how to be your own general contractor, how to hire a contractor, and his book ‘Building with Confidence’.

To find out more about the St. Louis Real Estate Investors Association, check them out at https://www.stlreia.com/


10:33 How are we going to pay for the project
11:56 Know what your project will look like
14:04 Types of building contractors
20:00 Where to find contractors
25:26 Contracts
38:10 Insurance requirements
44:41 Equipment, materials, and storage
48:52 Access to other areas of the home
51:16 Designated smoking area
55:57 Communication
59:55 Pets
1:03:49 Lien waivers
1:10:41 Penalties
1:12:40 Change orders
1:15:17 Permits
1:23:00 Bidding requirements
1:24:29 Conditions of the contract
1:25:00 Drawings and blueprints
1:26:28 The Golden Rule