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Hi all - I'm a real estate agent working with several residential developers here in Austin. Austin was set to change the city-wide zoning code. The result would have been to re-zone basically the entire city with new...
So, I got denied a HELOC twice and when I tried another bank, they stopped taking applications because of the virus/economy. Not sure where else I can apply for one. But I can do a cash out refi. I currently have 1 re...
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Hey Everyone,I am looking to invest in an area that is a high flood risk. It is a small coastal neighborhood where their seem to be a number of deals but I think the flood insurance on any of the given houses might pr...
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I'm getting ready to close on a 2200 sq ft two story home that smells like a dog kennel. We plan to tear up all of the existing flooring and replace with LVP, but before we put down new floors etc, I have to get that ...
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Hey all, I’m under contract for a building lot in a AE Flood zone. I’m wondering how to structure my foundation. Should I do a raised foundation, engineered flood openings, or fill dirt and do a normal crawlspace. I’m...
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Just reached a purchase agreement yesterday for a SFR in Rhode Island. Built 1880. In AE flood zone. Basement with bulkhead, can't find a flood elevation certificate yet. No claims on file. Just called USAA and was qu...
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Has anyone watched the recent unveiling of Robert Kiyosaki's and Jim Rickards "Cash Flow Weekly" platform? I just finished watching over an hour of what basically reminds of a late night infomercial. In their presenta...
I am looking at a few multi-family properties for buy and hold in Clifton, NJ. They are near the Passaic river flood zone based on a few flood maps that I checked.
I don't know if they were affected in the past, but ...
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Hi BP friends!I'm looking for a SF architect who has experience legalizing illegal units. I have an SFR with an illegal in law downstairs that we want to bring up to code. Any referrals welcome! Thank you.
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