How to Stop Contractors from Stealing Your Money & Leaving Jobs Unfinished in Philadelphia

We dive into real-world problems and practical solutions:• Contractor Catastrophe: Learn what to do when your contractor takes your money and leaves the job half done. Alan explains the crucial vetting process and why due diligence is key to avoiding these financial pitfalls.  • Wholesaler Warning: Discover how wholesalers and agents often inflate After Repair Values (ARVs) and underestimate rehab costs. Alan's essential advice: "always underestimate your after repair value and overestimate your rehab cost".  • Political Risks: We analyze how the proposed 50-year mortgage may fail to achieve affordability and why it's a poor choice for the average buyer. Plus, how NYC rent freezes are likely to lock up supply and could drive a flood of investors into the Philadelphia and Bucks County markets.  Connect with our guest:📲 Instagram: @‌asriantsalanThis episode is brought to you by TrustArt Realty, your full-service property management partner in Philadelphia.Whether you’re just getting started or scaling your portfolio, TrustArt helps you stay compliant, efficient, and profitable.Apply for our Jumpstart Northeast Philly Program — built to help new developers learn how to find, finance, fix, rent, or flip property in our neighborhoods.Apply here: https://trustartrealty.com/jumpstart-ne-philly 📝 Get a FREE Property Management Evaluation at https://trustartrealty.com/ 📧 [email protected]📞 267-929-1500Follow The Philly Landlord Guy for more tips, interviews, and Philly rental market insights:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillylandlordguy?igsh=bGNzaDhzcmQ0cTJm&utm_source=tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@phillylandlordguy?_t=ZP-8w73NmZz5Id&_r=1X: https://x.com/phlandlordguy?s=21facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1XcWUhgxQz/?mibextid=wwXIfrlinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/phillylandlordguy/