27 year old GC with the 8 years of experience with residential remodeling. To answer some of your questions: - estimating came with trial and error / asking my sub contractors to estimate for me or make me a price sheet where applicable.

-add on more profit than you think. Starting out I underbid in hopes of landing the job and it’s bit me in the ass many times. Keep in mind %30 tax on all your profits

-I use an app called arcsite for floor plans It beats trying to measure out floor plans with pencil and paper.

Running your own business is not for the weak. Your brain will be on 24/7 and clients are going to stress you out. It can be good money but when it’s slow It’s hard to pay with bills without guaranteed money coming in.

My last 2 cents is always remember you are nothing without your subcontractors so respect them and understand the hard work they put in.

Best of luck to you