
We lost $90,000 on a BRRRR rehab 😳 after a contractor lied, skipped inspections, and ghosted us. In this episode, we break down the red flags 🚩 every investor must catch before hiring a GC or signing with a “done-for-you” company. Learn how to protect your next deal with clear milestones, third-party oversight, and proven systems that stop you from getting finessed
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🎯 What You’ll Learn • The contractor systems that keep projects on track—milestones, delivery dates, and scope-change approvals. • How to hold contractors accountable with honest, enforceable agreements. • Our $90K loss story and the safeguards we put in place to bounce back. • The 🚩 red flags we ignored (and why trusting your gut matters). • Fast, practical fixes you can apply TODAY to protect your money and deals. • How oversight creates freedom—so you can focus on your next rental, not constant fires.00:00 – We lost $90K: how it all went wrong02:15 – GC vs. Done-for-You: both paths can fail06:40 – The early red flags 🚩 we ignored10:25 – “Trust but verify”: inspections and oversight14:05 – Legal must-haves: milestones, flow-through, delivery dates18:20 – DIY lessons: weekly photos, PM walk-throughs, accountability22:45 – The Done-For-You trap: templated scopes & ARV puffing25:30 – Pause & Protect Your Deal 🚀 | Book a Clarity Call + Get the Blueprint™28:10 – Communication breakdowns & costly scope changes32:30 – How we discovered structural issues & ghost inspections37:15 – Firing the GC and bringing in inspectors/engineers41:30 – New GC, new plan: salvaging the project45:20 – Building the playbook: systems to protect every rehab48:00 – Final takeaways + how to protect your next deal49:30 – Next steps & CTA: Clarity Call + BRRRRothas Blueprint💬 What about you? Have you ever had a contractor ghost you or fail inspections? Drop your story in the comments — we’ll reply with tips to protect your next deal.🙌 Join the BRRRRothas CommunityWe’re two W-2 dads sharing the wins and mistakes that come with BRRRR investing. Subscribe if you want to build rentals, scale your portfolio, and create freedom—without losing $90K like we did.