How to Vet a Contractor: The 1x–3x Rule & the Toolbox Test

“Most investors ask, ‘What’s your price?’ I ask to see their truck.”

Key Points:

• The Site Visit Audit: What a clean truck and organized tools say about reliability
• The 1x–3x Material Cost Rule: A simple formula to instantly gauge if a quote is fair—or a red flag
• The “Afternoon Visit”: Why I make unannounced visits later in the day
• From Laborer to CEO: The mindset shift that lets you scale beyond sweat equity

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