Who am I: Hello, Everyone! My name is Roman Cervantes. I grew up in Arizona and attended Arizona State University where I received a Masters Degree in Architecture. Upon graduation in 2015, my wife and I packed up our...

Any strategies on analyzing new development projects?

I currently work in downtown Chicago, consulting as an urban designer and planner. With a background in architecture, urban planning & design, I have always been personally invested in neighborhoods and developmen...

Hi all, my partner Jaclyn and I recently made our first purchase of a condo in Hyde Park and moved in two weeks ago. Before finding the podcast/this website I envisioned investing longer down the road. Since finding t...

I receive this letter from my HOA which have kept me thinking how I should response to it. My retired parents who are staying with me had decided to terraced the slope in our backyard for vegetables. I have two neighb...

Hello all -
I am new to the community and seeking counsel.

Long story short, I am an architect with a little construction background who happens to have an entrepreneurial spirit. Professionally and personally, I va...

I've recently began studying and reading up on REI. I've gone through the Beginners Guide here on BP, made a few contacts on the site, and am continuing to read more daily. As it will be about a year before I am re...

I am looking at 3 plots of land in Columbus to do new builds on. The owner is selling all of them together for around 190k and is willing to do owner financing on the deal, we haven't discussed terms yet. I have never...

Wondering what investor preferences and opinions are on new roofs. I personally love a nice, new metal roof, but understand that a lot of folks do not. Shingle, barrell tile, metal, etc? Do you find that you realize m...

Hi all,Looking for an architect to draw up plans for a gut renovation of a coach house. If anyone has recommendations, that would be greatly appreciated. Please note I am looking for flat-fee architects, not % of buil...