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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