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Nicole Wood we were Denied....again
14 August 2017 | 32 replies
@ Nicole Frawley  You said car payments high and I know you need reliable transportation for work but what about trading your cars in for ones with lower payments and lower price but still relatively new.
Nik S. Sell a FLIP with or without an in ground pool?
26 December 2017 | 10 replies
Find someone doing some dirt work local , transportation of the dirt is the big expense 
Dennis Powers Shower tile, small or big
7 February 2024 | 1 reply
Hi I'm asking advice, I own sober homes in Boston area so my properties get a little bit more wear than normal apartments.
Jennifer S. RIREIG group next week-question on cash flowing MF
23 December 2017 | 8 replies
I'm looking to add a buy and hold multi family property within a one hour drive of Boston so I can check up on it when I'm visiting home, which tends to be 2-3 times per year.
Gareth Fisher What you wont hear any investor tell you
7 February 2018 | 151 replies
If you buy and hold 4 median price point properties in A/B class areas in DC, Boston, Seattle, San Fran, LA, and hold them for 30 years...you will become a multi millionaire, and youve done it with minimal risk, and probably some work but not a ton of work.
Steven J. Mobile Home Park Purchase - I'd appreciate more critical eyes
24 March 2018 | 13 replies
It was my understanding as long as the county allows transport and approval of the home its okay.
Tanya R. New from Boston's North Shore
3 April 2017 | 9 replies
My area is north of Boston and Southern NH, looking mainly in the larger cities at du and tri plexes that can be rented as well as sf fix and flips.  
Camisha Mincey New from Toledo, Ohio and ready to quit my job!
26 February 2016 | 8 replies
We will be attending a seminar on Flipping Toledo on the 4th of March hosted by the guys that has the TV show "Flipping Boston". 
Scott Hurd Meet ups in the Boston area
3 June 2016 | 4 replies
just wondering If anyone could recommend a good meet up event in the Boston area thanks.
Account Closed Cost of building an ADU in San Jose
19 December 2019 | 19 replies
.• On any lot with an existing single-family dwelling unit, where regardless of zoning, the lot has any of the following General Plan Land Use/Transportation designations:- Residential Neighborhood- Mixed-Use Neighborhood- Urban Village or Urban Residential- Transit Residential or Rural Residential- Downtown- Mixed-Use Commercial• On two-family (duplex) lots and on multifamily properties• In a low-density cluster development if it conforms to development standards of the R-1 zoning district, and the development and use standards of the low-density cluster permit.Minimum Lot Size3,000 square feetNo minimum lot sizeMinimum Setbacks from Rear and Side Property Lines0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.5 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure.0 feet for 1-story conversions and new construction.4 feet for second-story ADUs constructed above a garage or accessory structure4 feet minimum rear and side setbacks required for detached ADU in multifamily developments.Maximum HeightFor detached ADUs:Single story – 18 feet maximumSecond story – 24 feet maximumAttached ADUs are subject to the height limits of the main home.Single-family properties - No change in height requirements.Multifamily properties - 16 feet maximum height for detached ADUs.Rear Yard CoverageArea covered by the ADU, accessory buildings, and accessory structures, except pools, shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard.Area covered shall not exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard or up to 800 square feet, whichever is greater.Detached ADU Allowed LocationsRear yard only, at least 6 feet away from primary dwelling.May be attached to a detached garage or other existing accessory structure.Must meet minimum setbacks for an accessory building in accordance with Section 20.30.500.No changes except that ADUs that exceed forty percent (40%) of the rear yard must maintain minimum 4 foot side and rear setbacks.