So I have a question, just found out my city requires business license and annual inspection of the property when I rent it out. In order to transfer utilities to my tenant name, they require business license, so each...

Hi All,i'm new to the biggerpockets forums but i have been listening to the Podcasts for a while now.  I'm new to Real Estate Investing and to the SWFL market as well.  I have been able to find some deals but struggle...

How do you choose a reputable architect?  And what is a fair price?  We've heard everything from per-hour to per square foot, not sure if there is an industry standard.

I have a very specific question regarding CMX-1 zoning in philadelphia. According to philly's zoning guide a CMX-1 zoned property can be a multifamily property that consists of 1-2 units. However on the "addendum" or ...

Hey! I'm looking into getting started with flipping houses in Southern California. I'd like to learn more about permits. I'm looking to get my general contractor's license. Can a general contractor license allow me to...

Hi, I'm a newbie and want to start wholesaling. I live in San Ramon, CA and the area I live in is affluent so no real wholesale opportunities immediately around me. I need to branch out a little farther away from my r...

Hi all,
I keep encountering people who bought a property thinking that it was a duplex or a triplex. And later learned hard way that in reality the City sees it as a single family.
If you are looking at a MF prope...

Hello All.  I'm looking to change out our snow removal company.  I was told that whatever company we use would have to have a contractor's license to operate.  We've verified that the potential successor company has t...

I'm hoping to get some feedback on an idea I've been kicking around for some time.  I'm not a business major...
I'm nearing the end of one career, and will be transitioning in the next two years to a slightly differe...

I am looking into my first property in Philadelphia. It's a duplex being auctioned at a Sheriff Sale. Its in foreclosure and starting at a great price. I know it can get bid up and have worked on calculations to see h...