James Wise
Lakewood, Ohio no longer requires Point of Sale Inspections
Cleveland area investors take a look at this. Just last week this memo came out highlighting a major policy change in one of Cleveland, Ohio's most popular suburbs Lakewood, Ohio.What do you think? Is this a game chan...
Will Johnston
Building Permit Question
I'm working on a reno project in DC where the majority of work doesn't require a general building permit. It's primarily patch/paint, new cabinets, etc. However, I am having the electrical panels upgraded and severa...
Andy Thrailkill
Developing Townhomes in San Diego
Hi BP, A close investor buddy of mine recently came across a 2 lot development opportunity in San Diego. the owners of the land approached him and wanted to partner with a developer to develop the lots into new townho...
Marcos Urvina
General contractor vs architect or civil engineer to submit plans
I went to the dept of building & safety to ask about the permit process to build a 400 sq ft studio in my back yard so i can rent it out. They told me to get a civil engineer or architect to submit plans. I was un...
Stephanie Medellin
Ideal size lot for standalone retail or small strip mall?
What is a decent size lot to build a standalone retail store or fast food restaurant? What about a small strip mall? The lot obviously needs to allow for parking, enough space to drive in and out, and the building, ...
Jay Lutz
Expected implications for Florida's Milestone Inspections and Reserve Requirements?
Hi all, I'm curious to hear your thoughts about the new requirements for taller, older FL buildings. If you own a condo in one, are you planning on selling it? Do you feel your condo association is adequately prepared...
Account Closed
KCMO - non-conforming to bedroom requirement
the property I’m interested in buying has a 8x9 room with very large windows on the main floor . Based on the Jackson County’a building code, I believe it meets all the requirements of a bedroom except for the closet...
Robert Toste
JADU attached to an ADU in California 2020
Hi,Does anyone have any experience with attaching a JADU to a newly constructed ADU? Does the JADU have to be attached to the primary dwelling? Your input will be greatly appreciated.
Padric Lynch
Length of the Owner Occupancy Requirement for the SBA Loan
I know the intent of the SBA 504 loan is for owner occupancy, but when can an owner rent to another tenant? Let's say I build a commercial building and my business occupies 60% (per SBA requirements) of the building w...
Andriy Boychuk
Tax deduction for gut renovation 1920 house
Hi,
I bought 1920 house and gut renovated it. Is there any tax deductions for renovating old house?