The Real Reason Your Rehab Runs Over Budget (And the AI Fix)

Описание: Scopes of work are one of the biggest profit leak points in Real Estate projects. Missed details, unclear expectations, wrong materials, and poor communication with contractors can quietly turn a good deal into a bad one.

ATTENTION:
The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.

In this episode, Courtney Fricke sits down with Maria Giordano to walk through exactly how she uses AI to build scopes of work from photos, handwritten notes, and rough measurements. This is not theory. You’ll see how AI can help create realistic budgets, timelines, room-by-room scopes, and even exportable material lists with SKUs.

Whether you’re flipping houses, turning rentals, or managing ongoing maintenance, this episode shows how AI can help eliminate miscommunication, reduce waste, and tighten your rehab execution.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why scopes of work are where most rehab budgets quietly fall apart
How to use AI to turn photos and handwritten notes into a detailed scope of work
The importance of prompting AI with location, finishes, and use case (flip vs rental)
How AI can ask the clarifying questions most investors forget to ask
Building room-by-room scopes that contractors can actually follow
Using AI to generate timelines and realistic labor estimates
How to export material lists and spreadsheets directly from AI
Creating Big Box store material lists with SKUs to reduce mistakes and returns
Using AI to verify contractor material lists and bids
Why more detail upfront saves time, money, and frustration later


Connect With the Hosts

Connect with Maria Giordano:
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YouTube:    / @realestateprofitsystem1  
Website: https://www.realestateprofitsystem.com/

Connect with Courtney Fricke:
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TikTok:   / courtney.fricke  
Facebook:   / courtneyfricke19  
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YouTube:    / @courtneyfricke  
Website: www.CourtneyFricke.com for more resources.

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