Nate Griffin
New Member from Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Hey BiggerPockets!My name is Nate Griffin and I'm currently living in Winston Salem, NC. I'm from the Wilkesboro, NC area originally. I studied for a masters in chemistry at UNC-Chapel Hill. Since then I've been foc...
Mitchlyn D.
Contractors Question (License or Non License Contractor)
I am in the process of turning my primary home(built in 1955) into a rental. The house has some updates but the bathrooms unfortunately are not. With that being said, another house in my neighborhood was being remod...
Keegan Schaub
Unpermitted 4 beds and 4 baths!!! NEED HELP
I recently went under contract for an 8 bed/8bath property with intention to do rent by the room. However after signing the contract I researched and found a recent home renovation that added 4 bed and 4 baths in 2018...
Frank S.
City of Chicago Construction Permit Review
Hi BPs, I visited this property and noticed a complete rehabilitation. After checking our useful City of Chicago Permit Violations Websitewww.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/bldgs/provdrs/...I found the following, se...
Mark Forest
Long dryer vent
The utility room in one of my rentals is in the center of the house without access to an exterior wall. The dryer vents to the crawl space into PVC pipe. The run is about 15 ft. with a few 90 degree turns. When th...
Sean Bibeau
2 Family convert into 3 Family - Everett MA
In need of some advice and guidance! I purchased my first two family in Everett in a business zone. Unit 1 is 1200 sq ft and unit 2 is 800 sq ft. I have a unfinished basement that I would like to add square footage. ...
Cece Adderley
Buying first rental with cash!
I am a newbie at REI. I would like to buy a property with cash but not sure what to do after that! I am wanting to pay $109,000 for a 3/1 in a decent renters area. The comps in the area for rentals are between 1050 to...
Christopher Radecke
Seeking structural engineer, etc referrals to consult about walls
Hi all!Could you please refer a structural engineer or someone who could help to determine whether walls are load bearing or non-load bearing. In our live in flip, we are interested in adjusting the layout, expanding ...
Benjamin K.
Spec House Plan Site?
I'm building my first spec house. Where is everyone purchasing their (reasonably) high-quality building plans? I know of a few from google, but, looking for someone with experience using the plans. Ideally I'm loo...
Megan Thomson
Potential Section 8 Tenant
I just listed our first house for rent and I had a potential tenant contact me to ask if we take section 8 housing. My first thought is no, however I don't want to discriminate against anyone. We live in Michigan - I'...