26 April 2024 | 7 replies
Thank you for the infomation, Kenneth.I'm partnering with a land developer who has 20 years successful experience in this industry.Furthermore, he knows the head of the county, engineers and many others.The properties are way below market value.With that said, there is almost no room for mistakes.

26 April 2024 | 145 replies
Electric baseboard heat is a cheap way to replace an old furnace that feeds several units which you pay for.8.

26 April 2024 | 4 replies
If any of the "Big Five" systems (HVAC, plumbing, roof, electrical, water heater) haven't been updated recently, they still should be budgeted, even if you expense them later.Also, if you're primarily buying for cash flow, then this seems like a whole lot of work for just 7.75% CoCR!

26 April 2024 | 3 replies
I'm a software engineer by day and aspiring house hacker by night.

28 April 2024 | 14 replies
In order to find a solution to any problem the first step we scientists and engineers do is, define the problem.

29 April 2024 | 31 replies
You, must be an engineer, LOL, Good luck to youBTW I have asked several times, how many have you done in those areas.

24 April 2024 | 0 replies
I purchased my first property couple months ago in Feb. Have a good tenant. My first property was turnkey, ready for rent. Should I wait until I have enough savings for a 20% down payment and do the same again? I ...

26 April 2024 | 12 replies
That news is doubly good for me since I am an engineer/project manager.

29 April 2024 | 168 replies
By the time it reaches the tax sale, the property has often been vacant for many years, with all the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC components having been stolen.

26 April 2024 | 4 replies
Here's what the quote covers:- Conversion of 2 bedroom, 1 bath main house to 3 bedroom, 2 bath (~1040 sf footprint)- Demolition of existing walls (existing dining room wall, wall between kitchen and living, bathroom closet)- Finished Shell (Reframing opening to living room and kitchen, shifting openings for bathroom/bedroom, new walls at bathroom and dining, level - Replace all aluminum windows with fiberglass windows and screens- Upsizing plumbing, and relocating fixture locations as necessary- Upgrading electrical panels- Assume heat pump and ductless mini-split for heating and cooling- An allowance for kitchen appliances including combination range, hood, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and washer/dryer- An allowance for mid-grade plumbing and lighting fixtures (Delta, Kohler, or equivalent)- Mid-grade plumbing and lighting fixtures (Delta, Kohler, or equivalent)- Ikea cabinets or equivalent with solid surface countertops, includes island- Assume solar system to be installed on the house including battery storageFor the garage ADU, the garage would need to be demoed and rebuilt, but we would benefit from building within the setback since the garage is on the property lines.