Now IF we had all the people in the world going to trade schools which are currently at about 5-10% enrollment of pre-collapse numbers, and IF we had every developer dripping in billions to start all the developments needed to get to parity now, IF we had magic wands to waive to make the ridiculous mountains of red tape disappear so it didnt's take ridiculous months on months to get permits to break ground, you'd still have to answer for the fact that we can't get lumber, decking, fasteners or really just name the material because there is the biggest materials shortage in recorded history, only WWII compares in material shortages and there is 0 relief on the horizon because there is still various covid shut downs and restrictions.

Updated all lighting throughout, paint, exterior and interior, cleaned up landscaping, added new sod and landscape lighting stained all decks, window treatments, kitchen hardware, updated furniture and excellent photos.

Our upstairs has 3 beds 1.5 baths, kitchen, living room, large deck and yard, 2-3 off street parking spots. 

this would get you to 24-32 tenants.My thought would be to have each room with it's own bathroom, hire a cleaning service for common areas, and building out a shared deck for the four buildings and maybe a smaller building as a common area as well.Any flaws to this idea, assuming numbers work out?

We save a lot of service calls, a lot of money and that money ends up being in the thousands of dollars over a 10-year period.The next thing we do when we take over an apartment building is we remove every plant, tree and blade of grass on the property and we put rock in place of the grass.

In 2008 I had a client that built a deck with out a permit.

Yes, there are automations that can help you, but no automation takes care of a brand new bee hive under the front deck, or the air conditioner that broke down when it was 95 degrees out. 

Best way - Jackhammer it out and replace it, this time with adequate rebar and high pressure concrete.....Cheaper way - fill the cracks and paint it with deck paintCompromise - Lay tile on top (if you feel it's done moving)

Good Morning BP members,1st contract.  1870's home, exterior projects:Renovate the existing open front entry porch, to increase the size and add a hip roof.New large deck (11' x 28' and 8' off ground) switchback stairs.All new siding to match.Fyi - The age of the house (not the location) is historic.

We just canceled a contract on a home built in 1910 for a plethora of issues including windows, roof, nesting animals in the attic, deck about to fall apart, Garage roof unable to inspect - looked terrible from outside, sagging gutters, not-obvious water intrusion, sagging ceilings, outdated electrical.Get a home inspection.