Erik Guilfoyle
Purchasing advice in future proposed higher flood plain
I'm in the process of purchasing a home near the water in the North East. After having an elevation certificate done yesterday, I found out that this house is currently in a flood zone at a height of 6 feet and my bas...
Adam Craig
How necessary is an elevator in office/retail 3 story building?
Posted in wrong forum. Reposted in correct form "commercial real estate"
Jason Crowe
Flood Zone Question about structures covered
what can you do with a detached garage with a living space up top to avoid flood insurance given the garage is below. How do you make is flood proof as they say in FEMA to not need flood insurance. Its a brick garag...
Karen Margrave
Our latest spec house, what do you think?
Re-designed. The city at first wanted a rear loading garage, and we designed the house with that criteria. Then, they decided that they wanted the garage in the front of the house, so our architectural designer (an...
Chad C.
Owner occupant insurance policy for rental-claim illegitimate?
If I have an owner occupancy policy on a rental, and make a claim will the adjuster know whats up and deny the claim? Is this insurance fraud?I have one property like this in place and another under contract for 64k. ...
Frank S.
Would you buy a property on a known fault line?
A wholesaler showed me an SFR that was on a known fault line in Texas. The Home looked to be in decent condition. It was built in the 60's and the only thing that seemed weird was the outside elevation compared to oth...
Account Closed
Costing Data for Class A Office Building in Long Island, NY
Hi guys, I am trying to figure out some costing data for development of an office building (class A) in Long Island, NY. I am going to research the web and eventually talk to relevant professionals in the area, but I ...
Ben Stout
Should an "A" Flood Zone Kill a Buy and Hold Deal?
Hey everybody, I've gotten myself into a heck of a pickle and I'd like to share this (hopefully brief) account to solicit advice and warn others of potential flood zone pitfalls. I bought my first rental 10 years ago ...
Meon Diamond
How to purchase first real estate/multi-unit property.
I am a young entrepreneur. I own a small credit repair company from my home office, I opened a barbershop recently (🙄) and I am trying to think of another/better way to earn cash flow, become an actual owner, and star...
Matt Judd
To buy or not to buy...
Greeting BP'ers,I hope you are all enjoying spring, beautiful weather and great real estate deals!I am facing an issue with a home purchase and I have to admit, I'm in over my head. Actually, I'm over or under the flo...