All Forum Posts by: Karen Margrave

Hello everyone!! I'm going to be getting a meetup going for the Redding area if there's enough interest. I've actually started meetups in Orange County, and Bend, Oregon, that did very well. For some reason the mindset of Redding investors is a little different, and I haven't been able to get one to take root. Please comment if you're interested in a Redding Meetup. What types of properties are you focusing on? Are you into LTR, STR, Multi unit, land development, funding projects, or ? I'd like to know so that I can find guest speakers that bring value to the meetings.

We did spec new construction for years, but the past few years haven't made since for spec building. Hoping fuel prices and rates come down, and things turn around. I have some great projects stored in my head!!  Please call or text me if you have questions, it's the fastest way to catch me!  Areas:Redding, Anderson, Cottonwood, Palo Cedro, Millville, Red Bluff, Tehama County, Shasta Lake, Lake Shasta

What is the zoning? What is the neighborhood like? The devil is in the details. We built a duplex at 219 Avenida de la Grulla in San Clemente, on a 4000 sq. ft. lot. It was 3 stories, with rooftop ocean view decks. In Capistrano Beach, at 27111 Paseo Pinzon, Dana Point, CA we built a 3440 sq. ft. home, 2 stories, with rooftop ocean view decks. Those were in 2017. What you need to do is figure out what the set backs are that are required, and see what you can do. In some of those areas there are those row houses, built on lots that are 3000 s.f. sometimes. It just takes good design. My son designed these. No, he's not an architect, he drew all designs, floor plan, site plan, etc, and we had a structural engineer design his part, and paid an architect to sign off on them.  Orange County Projects  @Bryant Brislin

Curious, did you ever start your project? 

Go in person to the planning department and talk to them. Don't rely on what anyone on BP is going to tell you, because things change. Besides, it's always a good idea to build a good relationship with the Planning and Building departments. 

I'd add something that ties in with the couch. A teal blue. Check out this rug. Then pick up the blue in the window coverings. Pull colors from the rug for accessories. Where is the house located? I bought this rug from Walmart. Love it! I change out rugs a few times a year in my living room. However; you can look for something just the opposite, with more blue, and less orange, since the couch is orange. Look on Walmart, Wayfair, Rugs.com, etc. For the bedrooms and bath, choose colors from the rug, and use them, you can't go wrong! 

Your first trip should be to the Planning Dept and ask if it's possible based on the zoning, and if they would view it favorably. If not, there's no point in going further. 

Did you use any type of underlayment? If not, did the planks have attached underlayment? 

Look on the California State Contractors Board site at the various options. You might be able to find a contractor that will agree to be your qualifier for a fee, etc. Once you have the necessary experience you can get your own license. 

As for the suggestion of getting a contractor to sign off on experience, no legitimate contractor is going to do that, and if they did, and got caught, you'd both be screwed. 

You can be an owner/builder in CA. However; some cities require a contractor to be on the application for permit. Also, lenders usually require a licensed contractor, bond and insurance.