Does anyone have experience with paying an hourly rate for a professional engineer to make necessary permit drawings in Ohio? I am looking for site drawings and complete sets of drawings of the plans and specification...

Besides looking at existing properties I've been researching modular/prefab build.
What I found so far, is that they are quicker and cheaper to build compared to conventional. 
They also seem to be way more green!
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I sent offer to one property that was on market for more than two years.

That property listed for $200k,one year later ,lowered to $150k.

right now is $84k.

I wrote an offer at $50k.

We reac...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence other investment.

Purchase price: $65,000

Cash invested: $217,000

Sale price: $365,000

House appraised at $365,000 at time of completion. This was 100% n...

You know, one of the most effective ways architects can help real estate investors is by using smart design to boost returns on investment. It's not just about creating beautiful spaces; it's about making every square...

Dear BP RE developers:We are building a single storey 2 Unit 2250 sf flat roof retail building (unfinished) in Houston on 8200 sf lot on a busy street. 1. Was told that it is likely that we need to build underground f...

I purchased a property over a year and a half ago through a 203k renovation loan. The property is down to the studs, so even though it's technically a renovation, it will be like a new build. The plan is to convert it...

Hello Everyone!My wife and I are based in Austin, TX and we're in the process of purchasing a home – we close on 4/28/21.For context, we're taking on a bit of a project, an old cottage-style home (built in 1948) locat...

Good afternoon,I have always been fascinated about all the possibilities shipping containers can bring to projects.While I am not an architect, I plan on putting containers on lots as a rental investment( houses and a...

I own a triplex. I live in the main house up front which has its own water and electric meter. I have two small homes in the back that share a water and electric meter. How do I handle utilities for these homes since ...