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4 June 2024 | 22 replies
I would put some in passive syndications with responsible sponsors that I trust, I would invest some in the stock market, precious metals and bitcoin.
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3 June 2024 | 9 replies
Same with contractors, most GCs you will meet aren't worth their weight in scrap metal.
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31 May 2024 | 1 reply
Hi everyone - I have on the market my own class B 60K SF metal warehouse that I am thinking about converting half of the facility into flex space to lease out.
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30 May 2024 | 0 replies
Building is in great shape - metal siding, metal roof, new HVAC unit in 2018.
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29 May 2024 | 3 replies
My intention is not to boast but to inspire and share the significant impact that BiggerPockets, especially Joshua Dorkin and Brandon Turner, have had on my life.I first encountered BiggerPockets at 23 while enduring long 14+ hour days as a pipe fitter on hydroelectric dams in northern Manitoba, working 21 days on and 5 days off shift schedules.Although I was earning well for my age and educational background (I barely graduated high school), the job was unfulfilling and almost toxic, mainly because of the dynamics with the associates in the industry.
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29 May 2024 | 16 replies
Today another tenant in the building requested to get out of their lease because the toxic vitriol and constant nasty things that are being said about me and my staff has become unbearable to them.
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29 May 2024 | 36 replies
I know people who have been there when the beach was covered by that stinking toxic algae and they mentioned they'll never go back because of it.To conclude, it's great that people here have different opinions.
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28 May 2024 | 68 replies
Give her 10 days to produce this evidence.Assuming she provides said proof, install a simple metal rack outside the units and even give her a basic lock (just to look like 'the nice guy").
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25 May 2024 | 4 replies
Maybe the property is priced above actual value or it sits on a toxic waste site.In most cases there are no inspections done on owner financed properties.
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25 May 2024 | 7 replies
I recommend a structural engineer further evaluate and make recommendations related to this observation” And regarding this make-shift supports: “Temporary posts exist in the basement that should be considered for replacement with a permanent support system.A temporary post is noted as a support to the ground that does not appear to be resting on a footer.This temporary support post is holding up a metal beam supporting a large portion of the house.This is a structural concern that should be reviewed by a qualified engineer/contractor”I will include a couple pics as well