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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
How about general handyman ? You need to grow a vast knowledge base but there are a lot of folks that pay for stuff to be done . Can be as simple as hanging ceiling fans to pouring a sidewalk .
A good handyman the word of mouth advertising spreads fast . Once a customer base is established just keep up the good work and you will be very busy . Just a thought .
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General handymen can make a good living. I've known a few that just work for real estate agents who end up listing a house and have a punch list from an inspection or work for property managers keeping up investment properties. The guys who bid for jobs like a bathroom remodel need to have more project management, estimating and sales skills. All need to be good at "light" plumbing and electrical. Things that don't need a permit or inspection like changing out lights/outlets, placing toilets and fixtures. They need to be really good at drywall finishing, framing, tiling, painting. Think freshening a bathroom, new flooring, fixing walls and painting them, etc. Those skills have to come from somewhere, so starting as a laborer on a smaller remodeling crew is good experience.