Hi Bigger Pockets !
It's a pleasure to submit my first post here. I've been a lurking member of the site for about two years now but its time to get active.A little bit about me, I'm a 28 year old M.E.P. engineer (Me...

Any recommendations on books to read to gain knowledge on the structure of buildings, building codes, history of buildings & how they were built, etc.Ultimately, I would like to gain a better understanding of thes...

Have you ever found yourself having to pay into the IRS for income taxes on your real estate properties? Before sending in the check, be sure to take a look into an engineered cost segregation study to see if you coul...

I'm under contract on one flip and am making an offer on a second. In the second home I'd like to open up the living room but it would require taking out a load bearing wall. It's a competitive market (multiple offers...

Seeking a company who does foundation work in Houston. The first company I called seemed eager & promptly arrived to get info for a bid. When I let him know I wasn’t doing the entire foundation & only what ac...

Hello all!First post and first investment so please go easy on me! hahaI'm 23 and looking at an older home in Nashville that is an older (1945) duplex. My plan is to live in one unit and use the other unit as an STR. ...

Hi BP,Hoping you can help me out. My architect doesn't want to take on drawings that increase the footprint of the house or go up in levels. The permit process in DC has gotten longer with additions.  I'm looking for ...

I just bought a 30 year old house on a concrete foundation where the second story floor seems to have some bowing/sagging in a couple of spots. The inspector thinks it's not a big deal and 2 contractors I have had thr...

Hello Everyone, We are very interested in using the Homestyle Renovation loan when purchasing our next home. Our question is, can the cost of hiring an Interior Designer and Architect be included in this loan?

So I am new to the forum, just made my first investment property purchase last week and bought a house for $25,000 cash.  3 Bedroom, 2 bath, attached garage on slab with fenced in back yard and shed.  Comps in the are...