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10 January 2025 | 12 replies
On a side note, your name is super easy to remember, as it's the same as one of my cousins.
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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
And as investors we should know this, but always anticipate higher costs and longer waits.EXAMPLE Breakdown of Costs:Plan Purchase: $1,500Permitting Fees: $2,500-7,500Site Preparation (grading, utilities, foundation): $20,000–$30,000ADUs require separate utility connections for water, electricity, and sewer but you can tap into existing utilities at the primary houseIn Raleigh you CANNOT split lots fee simple, so setting up completely separate utilities would not allow you to section off the ADU as of nowYour ADU must be on a permanent foundation (no wheels, no ability to move the structure)Construction (labor and materials): $100,000–$150,000Low-grade: $150–$180/sq ft averageMid-grade: $180–$220/sq ft averageHigh-end: $220–$250/sq ft averageLandscaping/Finishing Touches: $5,000Total Estimated Cost: $125,000–$200,000You could easily spend $200k+ with super end high finishes, custom designs, complicated sitework, adding a second story or more sqft, etc.
16 December 2024 | 20 replies
Hello! I have a fourplex. The water bill is usually 500$ every 3 months. Now there was an increase in the bill to 1,755$ for 3 months. I called the water company. They said they will send someone in 2 weeks.I checked ...
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30 December 2024 | 18 replies
Hi Travis- would super appreciate it if you can send me the same resources. thanks in advance!
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9 January 2025 | 107 replies
It's not what I would call a super rough, probably different street by street, and would most likely depend on the neighbors right around the property.
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13 January 2025 | 25 replies
Would be super appreciative if you could drop me a DM if you have recommendations!
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29 December 2024 | 15 replies
So now I am 25 and I was finally presented with an opportunity (duplexes are super rare in my area/state btw) I put an offer in and it's looking like it's gonna be accepted!!
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11 December 2024 | 13 replies
I've taken a couple real estate courses but Big Pockets is the best and I have been binge watching for the last 2 weeks and im super excited to start investing im looking to do the Brrrr strategy and looking to pick up small multi family properties and possibly off market flips.
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30 January 2025 | 56 replies
These two states have been super hot over that last few years when it comes to both single family and 2-4 unit multi=family rentals.
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5 February 2025 | 29 replies
This is why I asked what the common or average investor who buys a turnkey property with you looks like.You have been super informative on this post and I don’t know of anyone more knowledgeable than you on this subject.