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Peter Firehock Alexandria City Virginia (Washington D.C. Suburb) Buy and Hold Investment Thesis
18 December 2024 | 3 replies
To learn more about which one may be best for you, feel free to send me a private message.Old Town North: An Unused Eye Soar Transforming into a 2.5 Million Square Foot Community CenterThe GenOn coal power plant, which opened in 1949 and was shut down in 2012 due to concerns by residents about local pollution, has occupied an unused 20-acre lot in Old Town North for the last 12 years.
James Wise Failed Leadership is why California is on fire.
13 January 2025 | 71 replies
The justification for eminent domain would be the cost of defending the current set up, health costs and environmental cleanup costs. 
Devin James Update - Everything Went Wrong
30 December 2024 | 5 replies
Quote from @Devin James: Quote from @Dominic Mazzarella: Quote from @Devin James: Everything went wrong with this investment:   - Took 4 months longer than expected   - Cost $10K more to build than we anticipated   - Sold for $20K less than we anticipatedWe still profited with a 30% return on equityThis is why I love Real Estate InvestingWhen you do your diligence and stay conservative with your numbers, it takes something really bad to lose money.Here was the original post:My siblings and I are building a home in North Port, FL.Here are the numbers: - Finished Home Value: $412Kish - Land Cost: $19,750.39 - Construction & Permitting Costs: $304,897Additional costs: - Environmental Site Assessment - General Liability Insurance - Builders Risk Insurance - Construction FinancingWe will be listing the home this weekPhotos coming soon!! 
Brett Lambert CA Redwoods Property
30 December 2024 | 3 replies
I remember a buddy who once represented a client in the Santa Cruz Mountains.. this client turned an old barn into a shared art studio and invited local artists to rent the space, which ended up boosting inccome in ways they never imagined.The Redwood market can be tricky because of environmental restrictions, zoning quirks, and limited inventory.
Sol Baum Re: No due diligence-commercial
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
I've never spent money on inspections/environmental before having the property under contract.
Chris Seveney What is the Best Way to Grow as a Private Lender
13 January 2025 | 15 replies
We rent an environmental screen database that provides us with a 24 hour turnaround environmental screen and engineer evaluation of the report. 6.
Michael Plaks RANT: Preparing/Planning/Guessing for the 2nd Trump Tax Plan
19 December 2024 | 13 replies
The new President is going to do this, do that, yada yada yada.Unfortunately, a lot of financial and tax professionals join this nonsense and pollute our brains with never-ending "How to prepare for the incoming tax changes..." podcasts and posts.
Marshall Robins Creating Multi-family or Splitting lots for returns in California - SB 9
26 December 2024 | 3 replies
For investors, this presents a niche market to target families seeking multi-generational living arrangements.Things to Keep in Mind:SB 9 projects must comply with local ordinances, which may include design and setback requirements.Properties in historic districts or areas prone to environmental hazards may have restrictions.Lot splits under SB 9 require that the owner occupy one of the parcels as their primary residence for at least three years.ConclusionSB 9 represents a significant shift in California’s approach to zoning and housing.
Treza Edwards Mandatory Inspections for rental properties
18 December 2024 | 5 replies
You should try to talk to all tenants.A 10 unit retail property will likely require a full PCA from an engineering company, a ALTA survey and a Phase 1 environmental.  
Deja Clark How to Structure Land Deals? Newbie Needs Wisdom!
14 December 2024 | 5 replies
Seems like the few people I talked to that are selling land in Florida are trying to sell it above retail without understanding that most of their potential buyers are going to be builders. do Not buy land in FLA without doing full due diligence  on all aspects . there are environmental gotchas that you need to fully suss out prior to waiving due diligence