In over my head
Unintentionally, bought a fixer upper with an inheritance I was surprisingly blessed with. Nobody in my family owns a home. The mixed-use 2 unit building needed repairs but technically I could’ve moved in but decided to start fixing everything since it was vacant. Hired a GC at first but since they didn’t start on the project for 3 months, I requested a partial refund. Due to the wasted time, I decided to fix everything in stages, ie. roof electrical exterior paint with separate contractors which has now been done. Now I need a bathroom remodel and other items around the house done. I’ve realized after finishing up the 3 projects that finished I was seriously taken advantage of by the contractors for allowing sloppy work and paid too much. So to my question.. is it possible to hire somebody as a PM to handle other contractors? I jut need somebody to review any work as it progresses and make sure the contractors don’t damage the property. For example, the painters didn’t put anything around the outside drains and I found the color of some paint inside the ground drain. Aren’t they suppose to put a strainer on that? After the basement bathroom flooded I told them to snake the drain. All the paint chips must’ve been going down the drain. I need somebody to handle the bathroom remodel and other odd jobs around the building. Somebody who can make sure the contractor are pulling permits and not using cheap materials. I had one contractor remove a 100 year old cast iron vent pipe that I suspected was leaking and replace it with a plastic pipe. I noticed that one and had them redo it but it was too late. I’m sure I’d need somebody local that would have time to check- in and communicate directly with the contractors. This is in SF Mission district. Any suggestions appreciated.