The building should be at least partially constructed of masonry and can be in any condition from completely dilapidated to completely renovated, which is why the wide range of pricing of up to about a million.

Normally I like to deliver a house 100% compliant so the buyers can move right in without assuming any city violations.We are getting ready to list a house right now that we cannot make violation free because the front steps leading to the front door need to be rebuilt with bricks/masonry.

Deteriorating masonry and loose mortar at front entry wall at stairs.2.

Hello Everyone,   I am a contractor who wants to be a real estate investor instead of trading my time, blood and sweat for money.  I feel i have some advantages being in construction my whole life, mother has been a r...

One of the structures consisted of a 7k SF building that housed storage units, an office, and a warehouse, which at the time was being leased by a Commercial Masonry company.

Hello all,I am masonry contractor (brick, block, stone, etc) who is moving to Vancouver Island (likely Victoria) in April with my wife.

Construction materials: masonry.

We are having steel door with frame, lock etc locally manufactured and installed in a masonry doorway by the manufacturer for 1000 dollars each.

Also focus on masonry, it gets very expensive and there is no return on investment, driveways, steps, and tuck pointing are the big items for this.

So that's $6,500 over asking plus $6,500 in commission savings = $13K in additional profit over asking price.Breakdown of which I did 70% of the work myself...Purchased home for $112,000 (Cash) 2/24/2017Closing Costs: $1,461.06Rehab Expenses: $58,540.78Holding Costs: $278.17 (Utilities)Offer Accepted: $230,500 (Asked $224K) 5/8/2017Profit: $52,637.22Total Rehab time: 69 daysDays on market: 4 daysHome Facts: 1576 sq.ft. 3/2/2, new roof, foundation (21 piers), masonry work, new HVAC, New Appliances, New cabinets (soft close), totally gutted bathrooms, new floors throughout, new landscaping and sod, painted brick and all interior and 2 non-load-bearing walls removed in kitchen.Home Details