Real Takk Podcast

Episode 64: General Contracting in NYC 101 with Phil Garcia from O & L Expert Contracting

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I have my general contractor whom I've done dozens of renovations with on the pod to catch up on the world of renovations in NYC.  Follow Phil on IG at @phil_the_ceo & his company @OLExpertContracting 

Topics of Discussion with Phil: 

  1. Covid Real Estate 2020 
  • Covid real estate 2021 
  • “Nobody wants to work” 
  • Supply Chain 
  • DOB  (Department of buildings) 
  • Plumbers 
  • Coop Boards 
  • Coop Managing Agents 
  • Electricians 
  • Gas Prices 
  • NYC 

    • Warm-Up Questions 

    1. Go to Activity in NYC 
  • NYC go-to restaurant 
  • Favorite NYC neighborhood & why 
  • What makes NYC so good to live & work in? 
  • Favorite city/state outside of NYC area & why?  
  • Do you have a role model in the real estate industry? Who & why? 
  • What’s an insult that you’ve received that you’re proud of? 
  • Do you have a morning routine? 

    • Deep Dive into Phil Garcia's company, O & L Expert Contracting: 

    • Give me your 20-second elevator pitch 
  • How did you get into the general contracting business? 
  • How do you get clients that want to renovate a home? 
  • What is the biggest misconception when people hire contractors? 
  • What are coop boards tough with owners that want to renovate? 
  • Advice for future sellers in this market?  
  • What determines the cost of a renovation? 
  • What renovation jobs are you most proud of? How much did it cost in total? 

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