Real estate development is a complicated capital intensive process and there's a lot you need to know and do before you put a property under contract or close on a property you plan to develop.
First you need to do a...

Hi, I have a trusted contractor that I am bringing in from out of state for a flip in Lakewood and we want to make sure we follow the right permit requirements. He has submitted his information to Lakewood for licensi...

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Anyone familiar with the process of underwriting a new construction project for an apartment building? I am stuck on offer price and building costs. Do I need architectural plans to get cost of construc...

I currently rent a 1000 sqft unit in a larger metal warehouse building. Simple design, nothing crazy. Each unit has a 100sqft "office" with a bathroom attached to it. In my particular building, there are 14 equal size...

Hello everyone. This will be my first purchase. I am looking to purchase a 5 unit apartment. It was originally a 4 unit building, with a basement. The current owner has built an apartment in the basement, that is curr...

Hello BP network,I am closing on a home in San Diego with a zone 4 lot. The house is in an area where rents are raising significantly every year. My plan is to stay in the home and build a 4plex property in the empty...

Found an old Mill building for sale, and am interested in repurposing it as a mixed use building with 40+ residential units and possibly a smaller commercial space for a restaurant or coffee shop. The town has seemed ...

My husband and I have recently purchased 2 lots that we plan to build new homes on and then sell. The lots are about 1.6 acres each and located outside of any city limits. We have built 3 houses in the same area, but ...

I am looking into my first deal and researching a new property.  This is a 3 unit property already leased to tenants.  I called to the County to check on any building permit history and any rental inspections.  To my ...