I want to build a 2 story 1750 sq ft house, 4 bed 3 bath, with mid-grade finishes, in West Los Angeles. It will be built on a flat lot.What is the avg construction cost (or maybe a range), per square foot? What about ...

Hey Everyone - I'm Fred. I just heard out about BP last week and I've been devouring all the great podcasts since. (Loved #56 about Tax Liens w/ Ankit Duggal - so interesting!)I'm looking to learn more and figure ou...

Hello BiggerPockets,My name is Jordan and I've recently graduated with my bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia. I work as a civil engineer-in-training for a consulting office t...

I came into some money awhile back and would like to take a this coming semester off from college to try to make some money flipping a home. College is taking longer than expected and I am using a lot of cash to atten...

Hi,I have a basic question on how to go about evaluating responses form architects. I never dealt with architects before.  I have a 7000 sq.ft. lot with R-3 zoning. So I found an architect from a similar project devel...

Good Afternoon BP World,Recently, my partner and I purchased a shell (new roof and windows), fully gutted, 8/9 unit property.  Over the past 4 months the two of us have fully rehabbed and rented 3 duplexes.  Now, thes...

Hello all, My name is Marcos Urvina, i live in Los Angeles Ca south bay area. I want to take advantage of the new rules and regulations passed to make it easier for homeowners to build an Adu in there house lot. I pla...

I'm analyzing a possible new development deal and when checking with the city, they have provided a checklist of what they need to see in the site plans that get submitted for approval.Complete sets of plans consist o...

There are going to be a lot of opportunities related to Hurricane Harvey. Vast amounts need to be spent on renovation and construction. This offers the chance to do well by doing good. Any thoughts on investments?

My accountant told me there are two ways to get a cost segregation study, one being the expensive route where an engineer comes onsite and does it. He said there is another, cheaper option where I basically fill in a ...