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jackdawson1049 t1_j1mkwbg wrote

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You just described the whole construction industry.

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Treesgivemewood t1_j1nchb2 wrote

Yah I mean, really nearly every industry. It’s not like the margin is all profit. There are plenty of costs to running a business.

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jackdawson1049 t1_j1njcoq wrote

I was a general contractor in Florida. The costs for, insurance, continuing education, permits, etc ran me out of business.

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Treesgivemewood t1_j1ofaqe wrote

Sure but that’s just the cost of doing business. We all deal with those expenses as contractors and the ones that thrive understand how to run a business….. which highlights why the original comment about how everyone is being scammed and anything above cost of raw materials is profit. That’s gross vs net.

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jackdawson1049 t1_j1oji91 wrote

You are absolutely correct but that is why hiring a contractor is more expensive than doing it yourself.

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Treesgivemewood t1_j1okqag wrote

Lol I just realized that somehow we are arguing while in complete agreement.

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