7 January 2013 | 7 replies
How are you on BOCA, OSHA, Environmental Engineering, Marketing, Planning & Zoning aspects, obtaing zoning variances, politics in the area, working with utilities and thier engineers, financing projects......I could go on....Point is, you won't get this out of a few books, universities offer degree programs and new grads still are only prepared to assist an established developer.Best thing is to work with one and learn.Many developers were GCs before they started, probably started with a small number of lots and built in phases or got an existing area and built to suit.
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8 January 2013 | 12 replies
Considering that this is a 6 unit, an experienced investor might have their own insurance co pull a loss run report, so it's best to be prepared for that up front.
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7 January 2013 | 2 replies
An experienced investor will look at your asset performance, identify gaps, and complete his/her own analysis.
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12 January 2013 | 12 replies
OR maybe he could just pass it on to an experienced investor for a finder's fee.
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9 January 2013 | 9 replies
Congratulations on the new found success.One question: With the collapse you experienced in '07 and '08, what did you learn from it and what changes have you made to your new business as a result.Would love to hear your response!
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9 January 2013 | 6 replies
Proceed with caution (and the help of an experienced investor).
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5 January 2014 | 34 replies
I'm always anxious to pick up info from experienced investors.At the outset he said he was willing to do a land contract at 20% down at 7% amortized over 20 yrs with a 3 yr balloon.
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13 January 2013 | 2 replies
I am a materials engineer and have been looking for a new job, but just can't seem to find one that I am excited about.
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21 January 2013 | 2 replies
If so, are you experiencing issues?
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14 January 2013 | 18 replies
A very experienced property manager said they do very well with Section 8, but they do the following:* for new prospects, they require an inspection of tenant's current house/unit.