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Old 02-24-2008, 07:48 PM
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Re: flipping on the side
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Originally Posted by wes owens View Post
Then I would do all of the repairs and renovating that I could do, and hire out the rest.
Addressing this from a different point of view as your other issue has already been addressed.

IF (the big "if") SC is like FL, you are only legally allowed to do those repairs if you are a licensed contractor for that trade.

I.e., you can only do plumbing if you are a licensed plumbing contractor, you can only the the electrical if you are a licensed electrical contractor, etc.

To find out, look up the licensing laws for contractors and see what is covered and what exceptions/exclusions there are. If like Florida, that will be homeowner acting as an owner/contractor ... BUT ... that exception does NOT apply when the house is offered for sale or lease within one year - note: not 'sold or leased' within one year, but "offered" for sale or lease within one year from the date of purchase.

Otherwise, you are considered an unlicensed contractor.
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