Matt Taylor
First Deal - Cold Feet
I made up my mind a year ago that I wanted to invest in rental properties to build a retirement. I researched and read and reread Book, which is how I found bigger pockets. Me and my wife have saved up and then unex...
Derek Rocco
First Deal Frustration: What did I do wrong?
So here's my situation. Looking for some feedback on what I can do differently next time.I found a multi-unit in a town where I grew up. Five units total, four currently rented. Vacancy rate is low. After getting some...
Austin Shute
Reducing Unit Count to Loan Qualify?
Hello all.
I am pursuing a deal in an excellent location in Providence RI with good cash flow potential.
It is a 2&1/2 story 5-family with 5 set separate meters and breakers. The layout is:1st floor: (two) 2 ...
Thomas Blocker
Anyone in Sacramento use a Owner-Build Permit for ADU?
Hey there!I'm planning to build one of the preapproved ADU plans provided by the city of Sacramento in my backyard (using a an owner-build permit). I'm currently completing the site map of my property so I can submit ...
Robert Trevor
Process of Legalizing a Garden Unit? Chicago, IL
I read through the coding and zoning and the ceilings are 8 feet tall, it’s hardly below grade, has 2 legal bedrooms with a window and closet. 2 exits 1 front 1 rearthe hang up I see is the windows, there’s only about...
Sunny Pyun
"Open permit" for a deck
Hi there. I'm closing on a HUD property in Beacon NY. There is an "open permit" on the deck, and my lawyer said I need to have the deck inspected post closing by the building department, who would then tell me if it w...
Travis Smith
Building Permit Costs Accurate Reflection of Job Cost?
As part of its Open Data Portal, the City of Austin has made available a searchable database of building permits in the city. Does anyone know if the "Total Job Valuation" on the permit is an accurate gauge of job cos...
Peter Roehrich
Need Some Advice on Questions to Ask
Hi everyone, I'm a new investor looking to buy a lot and put a house on it to then sell. I identified several projects and I'm getting ready to look for funding for one of them. I'm wondering: what questions should I ...
Jared Reutter
Our experience with a 203k
Our experience with a 203k loan:
Stephanie came across this triplex on Zillow just searching and saw this triplex that had been listed on the market for quite some time. The price was reduced several times over the y...
Ben M.
General Contractor license
Does anyone usually verify that the general contractor they are hiring are licensed and insured? How does one verify this information?