I'm developing a multi-family community from scratch, and hired a local civil engineer firm for site work (grading, erosion control, drainage plan, etc.) design. The design will be used to get city permits. It is expe...

Hello BP,We built an addition to a SFH and converted it from a 1-residence to a 2-residence unit.  The architectural plans and construction were approved and completed.  Now the city is requesting the following:1) Ene...

Hi. Planning on doing a massive plumbing, electrical, and remodeling job for a 2 story mixed use building my family owns. My question is that is it an industry standard for structural engineering firms who draw up the...

Hi BP,
I am exploring a Multi Family (2Family) investment in jersey city heights (close to christ hospital).  The strategy is to buy and hold with positive cashflow.  I have some prior experience house hacking my con...

Hello Bigger Pockets Community! My name is Davis Wood, I am 24 and live in Charleston, SC. I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2019 and currently w...

I am purchasing a home built in 1915 in Northern California, it is ideal location wise, size wise, looks wise, recently redone hvac, plumbing, electrical, etc. The only issue I can see is that 4 out of 5 similarly age...

Is a 4” x 6” x 12’ structurally as sound as a 4” x 8” x 12’ beam, when used as a load bearing beam?Having some home renovation done consisting of widening the opening at dining room and living room. With this widening...

I want to hear your most basic thoughts about buying properties with visible foundation problems. I understand there can be a huge spectrum of problems with consequences varying from "can't play a fair game of marb...

Just curious if anyone has any experience creating their own storm water management plans?I own a 10.55 acre farm field in PA where I'm looking to put down a large gravel pad. I will use the pad to park portable stora...

Hey, just checking in with my fellow real estate investors! If your Accountant has not done an Engineering-based Cost Segregation study on your investment property rentals, you may want to look into having one done. I...