Brandon E
Subdivide Commercial Lot
I've been going back and forth with this dilemma for over a year so it will be good to get some honest advice on the issue.
There is a vacant lot nearby in a residential area that I am interes...
Zachary Whitfield
Flipping a new construction
So I have flipped 4 houses now and buying my 5th. The only thing is, it’s completely different than what I am used to. So the house was built in 2000 and was just never completed. Outside is completely done, septic is...
Seb Ko
Landmark building permit
Hi there does anyone have experience applying for permits through Chicago landmark buildings? I’m looking at changing exterior windows and understand that if there’s a color change I have to apply for a permit. Would ...
Boots Bonner
Home Inspection - No Firewall & Improper install of cement board
I just received the inspection report on a duplex we have under contract. There are many many issues - including safety issues. The report states that there is no firewall between the duplex units. How expensive is i...
William Hull
J.C. Penney Closings Could Become a Critical Issue
The “National Real Estate Investor" interviewed Edward Dittmer about how popular department store closings affect the malls and anchor stores. According to Morningstar, J.C. Penney is closing many of its own stores. M...
Redric Mossberg
Local Agent for Rental License in Minneapolis?
Hi All,Minneapolis requires a local contact for a rental license:http://www.minneapolismn.gov/inspections/rental/in...I need someone to be an agent to receiving written communications from the city on my behalf.I've s...
Carol Lam
Buying REO properties
Can I buy REO property directly from a bank? If the bank has taken the property as REO, then all the loans would have been forgiven, correct? The title would also have been cleared. Do I just call the REO departmen...
Kody Henderson
Legality of approaching homeowner
I work as a first responder in a hot market. On a daily basis I go into homes of people that would be perfect for creating a list of homes to try and wholesale to local flippers.
My question is...
Are there any ...
Patrick Philip
What's the first step to building something?
At some point, I know I want to have something built. Most likely a hotel, but could be SFH's, or maybe all of the above.Is the first step to go to an architect? Will they help me design the building as well? What are...
Chad Kastel
Question for a NY Title Attorney/Agent
Hello BP,I purchased a property in upstate New York. After we closed we got a bill from the water company that should've been paid by the previous owner or at closing. When I approached my attorneys and asked if the...