Demand is sizable and the market can be penetrated if low costs, high quality work is offered.
Owners of buildings hire contractors to do repairs, but also do much of the repairs themselves. All these factors demand flexibility and careful planning and do not seem to allow for a large operation. With respect to the type of operation, we concluded that it will need the shelter of Latino Youth until an adequate level of productivity and a good reputation is established. Also, if it is to become a for-profit operation it cannot pay for the training program. Also, other scenarios depicting the same situation without subsidies are included.