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I'm new to real estate investing, but have unique opportunities in my career to get an advantage over other investors. I have been working for a civil engineering firm for a short time in Austin, TX. Working here has ...
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I have a single-family home under contract in the Morongo Basin, CA (more specifically, 29 Palms). I plan to use the home as a STR. The issue is that there's an unpermitted garage conversion. The previous owner conver...
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Any other software engineers become Real Estate Investors? Would love to hear about ways you've leveraged your skills for automations, integrations etc.
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I have a house with an A/C problem. Top level is hot as Hades with A/C running continually. Bottom is freezing the guy out and Xcel is complaining about the energy use. I really need some help with this from a seasone...
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Hi everyone:
I'm looking at a 5-unit property in upstate New York and looking for a PE to assess the structural integrity of the building.
Anyone have a recommendation?
Thank you for your kind advice and assistanc...
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Hey BP, I am looking for an Architect / Engineer in Bucks County, Morrisville is the location of the property. Any references would be greatly appreciated! Thank you
Anyone have engineered hardwood in a vacation rental? How has it held up? We have looked high and low for a nice LVT (knowing it’s the most durable and waterproof) in our cottage by the beach, but there has Been nothi...
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So I got myself into a tight spot submitting plans without an engineer or architect's stamp. Now I have to find someone who can provide me with a stamp or a new set of plans in a very tight time frame. I have pretty d...
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After 12 years working as an employee I finally pulled the plug on my W2 engineering job!Although it took a decade, Passive real estate investing gave me the security to leave a steady pay check behind. As I transitio...
Hey BP,How important is it to have a website for motivated sellers and hire someone who specializes in SEO(search engine optimization) when you first start your direct marketing campaign?