All Forum Posts by: Adam Eckerman

I'm looking to add a couple walls to add a bedroom in my condo. I also have a small room with a closet that I'm also considering making a bedroom; however, I'm having trouble finding the codes that regulate what makes a bedroom legal in the city of Boston. 

My main question is about the smaller room and legal means of egress. It does NOT have any access to public exterior (yard or alley), and it is in the garden level. The room is 156 sqft and has a closet. It also has heating and AC as well as smoke detector. Does it need a second means of egress (window) to be a legal bedroom? Any input is appreciated. 

Also I'm looking for a contractor for some work in my condo, any contacts would also be appreciated! 

-Adam

Awesome! I’ll check all that out. Thank you!

None that I have talked to. Hopefully my new profs in this upcoming semester do

@Ryan Cox Getting answers to questions like that is why I’m looking to meet up with someone. There’s only so much the internet can provide me with. I believe that meeting with someone will provide me with a more personal account of development. I am also applying to both small and large firms, so hopefully that works out for me. Thanks for you input!

Hello everyone,

I'm a graduate student in Boston looking to meet up with or get in touch with a real estate developer in the area. I want to get someone's insights about development and the best way for me to get involved. I'm currently studying architecture, I also have my real estate salespersons license and am working with a luxury broker in the Back Bay area. 

If anyone here would like to meet up or email please let me know! 

I have about 2 years left. But that would be 2 years of strictly focusing on school. My school is notoriously heavy with the work load. 

Hello everyone!

A first-time poster on BP here, and it's a bit of a heavy one! I'm in my mid-20s and recently had a career dilemma. I've always been very interested in real estate but didn't know exactly what to do. I love technology and design, so I figured I would get my Masters in Architecture, and eventually be an architect-developer.  

I moved to Boston almost 2 years ago to pursue my master's degree. When I moved here I renovated a condo. I absolutely loved the process (even living in the condo while the reno was going on). The more I study real estate, the more I feel that my architecture degree isn't helping me much, I'm not being taught to sell, negotiate, read/understand contracts, understand clients or anything much beyond the actual design of architecture. I'm also currently getting my real estate license, and I will have a job with a broker once I get the license. As of now my career path includes flipping some places, possibly have a multi-family unit, and then eventually get into development. 

Would it be worth leaving the architecture school to pursue another type of degree like a Master of Science in Real Estate which will be more beneficial to real estate, or even an MBA perhaps? 

Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated!