All Forum Posts by: Travis Marks

Hi Everyone, my wife and I have been trying to find a GC to install an exterior sliding door for us in our East Boston home. I usually like to do these projects myself but only a licensed GC can pull the permit for our 3 family. So far we've had an architect do the drawings, a structural engineer give approval, and talked to the city inspector about what we wanted to do. Several GC's have told us they cant do anything until the fall and then even more just dont get back to us at all. I imagine this is a 1, mayyybe 2 day job so i didnt think it would be that hard to carve out some time. Until we get that second door in we cant rent out the unit and were losing thousands each month. Would love any recommendations or referrals you may have. Thank you!

Hi everyone. I have been browsing this community for a little while but I am looking to pick up my first property soon. I realize now is not the time to be picking up any property but I want to be prepared when that time comes. My wife and I have been saving a decent amount of money and looking to pick up a multi family in the northern Boston area (Medford, Arlington, Somerville, Malden) but we are not opposed to looking further north as well (Salem, Beverly, Scituate, etc). We would ideally be looking for something owner occupied to get the 3.5% FHA loan but this isn't a set requirement. I'm pretty handy and looking to put some sweat equity in to this project but I'm not sure if I want it to be a full on BRRRR thing. I've met a couple realtors so far but none that really know the area or seem to have their heart in it. Looking for any suggestions and advice that people may have. Thanks in advance!