John Vanhara
Architect for rehab commercial/industrial properties
From time to time I see some ugly commercial building or warehouse being redone and it looks beautiful. I come across such projects and never know what architect to call. So far the architects I worked with were not v...
Sage Jankowitz
Great beginner HORTICULTURE book??
Does anyone know of a great beginner horticulture book? Although I'm not a fan of the "for dummy" series, something in a similar vein by a reputable author, that covers a wide array of sub-topics in the the broad subj...
Nolan Ausan Sr
New Multifamily Construction
Have you considered building new to keep up with demand in your market?Consider Modular for Speed, Cost SavingsColumnist Lew Sichelman explores why modular construction can be a successful solution for multifamily dev...
Kelly Worley
How Quirky is YOUR Property? (My two cents from a Branson perspective)
I started investing in Branson in 2008, and the trends have changed dramatically since then. Guests used to be satisfied with the more ordinary, nice, and clean properties. If you had a luxury product, you knew yours ...
Matt DiVerde
Chicago Rehab Question - RS-3 Floor area ratio
Hi all, I have a question specific to Chicago zoning rules. I am looking at properties in several neighborhoods, usually zoned RS-3, often with lot sizes of 2400 sq ft. According to the zoning rules, an RS-3 propert...
Nicholas Spinazze
Upsides and Downsides of Renting to College Students
My wife and I have acquired some land really close to the university in Northwest Arkansas. We are building 2 long term SF rentals each with a mother in law suite we plan on using as AirBnbs. The rents in the area are...
Madhu Kongara
Seeking Guidance on Building a New Cabin in Chalet Village
Hi Everyone,
We are in the process of purchasing 1 acre of land for $300K in the area and are considering building a cabin. I would appreciate any advice on whether it's a good idea to invest in land on a slope and t...
Jaclyn McClellan
Salem Wisconsin Contractors - Potential Discount for Non-Profit?
Hello!I work with a wonderful animal rescue called ALIVE Rescue based here in Chicago. Last year a couple donated a 4,800 square foot plot in Salem Wisconsin to ALIVE Rescue after adopting a dog from us and wanting to...
Gerardo Escutia
Tenant asking for "New HVAC system"
I have a tenant who just moved in about 2 months to newly remodeled rental (everything is new) that purchased this year. I had the AC system checked by HVAC company and everything works fine according to the company. ...
Jeremiah Cotner
Multi-Use New build with resturant
Haven’t posted in a while but currently branching out to other endeavors.Wanted to see if anyone has built a Multi-Use building and what did they learn from it that might be helpful. We just completed Phase 1 and wil...