How to Pull Your Own Permits

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Most successful house flippers act as their own general contractor — and it’s one of the biggest reasons they stay profitable when others lose money. In this video, I’m breaking down exactly why you should manage your own rehabs, how to legally act as your own GC, and the 6-phase project management system I’ve used to survive and thrive through multiple market cycles.

If you’ve ever worried about losing control of a renovation, blowing your budget, or getting stuck with contractors who don’t share your goals, this is for you. On average, rehab budgets run 30–50% over what was planned — and most general contractors aren’t incentivized to change that. They survive by juggling multiple projects and adding markups of 15–40% (or more) on subcontractor work. That markup can be yours to keep if you know how to run the project yourself.

As a real estate investor, your goals are speed, efficiency, and ROI — not over-designed “forever homes.” Most GCs are built to serve homeowners, which means they often work on the wrong priorities for an investor project. By acting as your own general contractor, you gain control, cut unnecessary costs, and protect your downside risk — the true key to long-term wealth in real estate.

Here’s what we’ll cover:
Why managing your own rehab is the ultimate defense against profit-killers

The truth about GC markups and misaligned goals

How to legally pull permits and the three paths to acting as your own GC

A proven 6-phase project management system for flipping houses without costly rework


How to sequence jobs so you never have to undo completed work


Whether you’re flipping your first property or scaling to dozens, learning how to be your own general contractor is one of the highest-value skills you can develop as an investor.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why I’m My Own General Contractor as a House Flipper
1:08 – Why Real Estate Investors Should Be Their Own General Contractor
3:52 – How to Act as Your Own General Contractor (Permits, Licenses & Loopholes)
8:48 – My 6-Phase Project Management System for Flipping Houses


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