How do weekly labor draws work for rehab projects?

We quote your full project price upfront. Instead of paying 30-50% as a deposit, you pay weekly as labor progresses. Each payment is credited toward your project total. Draws start at $4k/week for smaller projects and scale with project size. Materials are separate: we provide detailed lists and you purchase directly, so you control the spend.

Is SLH a project manager or contractor?

We're the licensed general contractor. Our crews do the work: demo, framing, plumbing, electrical, finishes, everything. We're not a middleman coordinating other contractors.

Why do investors purchase materials separately?

Transparency. Traditional contractors mark up materials or bundle them so you can't see what you're paying. We provide detailed material lists with quantities and timing. You buy directly from suppliers at cost. No hidden markup, full visibility.

What payment methods do you accept for rehab projects?

The $150 scope fee can be paid by credit card. All other payments (weekly labor draws, final balances) are wire transfer, check, or cash only. No credit cards for project payments.

How do I qualify for Portfolio Partner pricing?

You qualify with either 3 or more concurrent projects OR a commitment to 5+ projects per year. This gives you 10% off weekly labor draw rates plus priority scheduling and included pre-acquisition estimates.

Do you handle permits for rehab projects?

Yes, as an add-on service. We manage the entire permit process including applications, coordinating inspections, and maintaining documentation. Permit fees are passed through at cost.

What does project transparency mean for investors?

Line-item costs before work starts, weekly photo documentation, budget vs. actual tracking, timeline status updates, and draw history tying every payment to completed work. Full visibility into your project.

How does transparency reduce costs?

It catches overruns early (before they compound), eliminates hidden markup, and drives efficiency through accountability. Transparent projects consistently cost less than opaque ones.

What documentation do you provide weekly?

Photos of completed work, progress notes, budget comparison, timeline status, any issues or change orders, and the draw request tying payment to specific tasks. All delivered every Friday.

What is included in the $150 scope visit?

Full walkthrough, scope of work, line-item costs, timeline, and weekly draw schedule. The scope document is the first transparency tool - you see every dollar before committing.

Do I need special software to track my project?

No. Our documentation is delivered in standard formats (photos, PDFs, spreadsheets). No apps to learn. No logins to manage. Just clear information every Friday.

Investor Portal for Rehabs: Transparency as Competitive Advantage

The construction industry runs on opacity. Bundled bids. Vague timelines. "We're making progress." No photos. No documentation. No real visibility into what's happening on your project.

This works for contractors. It doesn't work for investors.

The Transparency Problem

Most contractor relationships look like this:

You get a total bid with limited detail
Work starts
You visit the site when you can (or call and hope for an honest answer)
You find out about problems when they become expensive
The project ends and you realize the final cost was 20% over the bid

The investor is always the last to know. That's not a communication failure. It's a business model.

What Real Transparency Looks Like

Real transparency means:

Line-item costs visible before work starts (labor and materials separated)
Weekly documentation with photos, progress notes, and budget tracking
Budget vs. actual comparison updated every week
Timeline tracking against planned milestones
Draw history showing every payment tied to specific completed work
Issues documented in real time - not hidden until they're expensive

Why Transparency Wins

Better decisions. When you can see budget trending, timeline status, and quality documentation in real time, you make better decisions. You adjust before problems compound.

Lower costs. Transparent projects cost less because overruns are caught early, markup is eliminated, and accountability drives efficiency.

Faster projects. Transparent communication surfaces bottlenecks immediately instead of hiding them for weeks.

Better relationships. Investors who can see everything trust their contractors more. Contractors who document everything build stronger investor relationships. Both sides win.

The Weekly Draw Documentation System

At Seller's Little Helpers, every weekly draw package is a transparency report:

Photos of all work completed that week
Progress notes describing what was done
Budget comparison: planned vs. actual spend
Timeline status: on track, ahead, or behind with explanation
Issues or change orders noted
Draw amount tied to specific completed tasks

This isn't fancy software. It's a structured documentation process that runs every Friday. Simple, consistent, effective.

What Investors Actually Want

Investors don't want dashboards and apps. They want answers to three questions every week:

Is the project on budget?
Is the project on schedule?
Is the work quality acceptable?

Our weekly draw documentation answers all three in 15 minutes. That's transparency that matters.

The Industry Is Moving This Direction

Investors are demanding more visibility. The contractors who provide it will win more business. The ones who don't will lose investors to those who do.

At Seller's Little Helpers, transparency isn't a feature. It's the foundation. Weekly draws, separated costs, documented progress. You always know exactly where things stand.

Book a $150 scope visit at sellerslittlehelpers.com - see what full project transparency looks like. Call (708) 536-6700 or email info@sellerslittlehelpers.com.

Investor Portal for Rehabs: Why Transparency Is the New Competitive Advantage