Thanks for taking the time to read. First time dealing with a contractor. Just don't want to get taken.  We're in Indiana BTW.Project: Adding 10x12x8 Master Bathroom to current 3 bed 1 bath 1600SqFt SFH. COST: $33,262...

Hey Tampa Bay area BPers!On a trip to Carroll's Building Supplies in St. Pete a few months back I got really excited about BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms, or ICFs.  I read everything on Carroll's website and sco...

I don’t think I can attach pictures but long story short, I’m purchasing a property on Roofstock and have paid the $500 Roofstock fee and $1500 initial payment to open escrow. The property has already been inspected a...

Hey guys.  It's been a while since I've posted anything. Been pretty busy getting my first new construction project underway.  With that, I have a question concerning my block foundation.  I hope you guys can give me ...

I am in the process of building an AirCrete foaming gun and molds, with the intent of making insulating blocks of light weight, low density, low-to-medium strength concrete. I am curious if anyone has experience with ...

Hi all,

Has anyone here on BP used the Construction Cost Estimator app from the iTunes App Store? If so, can you please share your thoughts on it? Thanks in advance.

I'm in the process of purchasing a triplex, and had a friend look at it for me,due to me being out of state, and was inspected while I was out of state, neither noticed a leaning wall. I did my initial walk through an...

Hello!  We have a lease option to buy a concrete block building downtown.  A casino is coming to our town, I already bought a quirky round house and a triplex to do medium and short term stays.My daughter has a thrivi...

Hey Everyone,I'm looking to trade up and own my own apartment complex. I've never invested in commercial multifamily so I am looking for more advice and mentoring about the loan process and managing my rentals. I alre...

This is a 1957 block home that I am planning to rent out once renovations are done (next week).  The original plan was to paint the exterior a light green with white fascia, but one of the neighbors supposedly harasse...