Rehabber's Blog
Our blog is dedicated to helping 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.
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We’ve all heard it before - maybe even said it ourselves:
“It costs about $150 a square foot to build, right?”
Seems simple enough.
Got a 1,500-square-foot plan? Cool - $225,000. Done deal.
But he...
When we’re rehabbing a house, we’ve all had that sinking feeling.
You open up a wall… and boom - mold, missing framing, scorched wires, or who-knows-what lurking in the attic.
That’s the wildcard in...
Let’s get one thing straight: rehabbing houses is how most of us start. It’s how we cut our teeth, learn how to build, and make our first real checks in real estate.
But eventually, some of the smart...
If you’ve been in the rehab or building game for more than a minute, you’ve probably learned that project management isn’t just “keeping an eye on things.” It’s the glue that holds your budget, schedu...
I’ve had a recurring theme show up lately in my coaching calls with rehabbers and builders. And it’s this:
They’re wondering if they’re doing it wrong… because everything feels hard.
They’re dealing...
When you’re new to construction or real estate, there’s this feeling that you need to prove yourself with data. Numbers. Hard facts. That gut instinct stuff? That’s for seasoned pros. Or so we think.
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A lot of people struggle to stay in this business long-term.
Not because they aren’t capable - but because the work is relentless without real systems and support. You can grind your way through one ...
Let’s get one thing straight: real estate investing and construction might seem big from the outside - lots of players, lots of projects, lots of noise. But….
It’s a small world. And in this world, y...
Let’s be honest - nobody gets into building because they love tracking receipts.
We love the work. The vision. The transformation of a beat-up house into something that makes people go wow. That’s th...
Most people think contractors are the main reason jobs fall behind.
And sometimes, that’s true.
But here’s the part that gets overlooked: materials cause even more delays.
It’s not always a no-show...
Here’s a scenario you might know too well:
You’ve got a project ready to go. Scope’s tight, budget’s set, and your contractor seems solid. But three weeks in? You’re chasing paperwork, realizing you ...
Most problems on a job site don’t come from effort… they come from confusion. What’s next? Who’s up? What’s considered “done”?
That’s why at The Rehabber’s Playbook, we believe in keeping it simple.
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