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I recently bought a home in the western suburbs of Chicago and realized during the last heavy rain I have some drainage issues. I'm having water pool next to the foundation wall of the home and noticed that the...
Hey folks. We bought a lot in Gatlinburg a few months ago and would like to begin interviewing home builders and possibly architects. I’ve read through the forum, but am looking for more recent feedback than what I ...
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I have been very frustrated with how long it takes my draftsman/architect team to draw up plans so I can submit to the town's zoning office for approval. This is in Central NJ.Draftsman told me that a realistic time f...
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Hey all,
I have an offer accepted for a two-family property that I plan on utilizing as a rental. The property illicit great numbers (ROI, cash flow, sale price, etc.) Just before signing my contract, however, the se...
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Permit delays in NY can derail timelines and budgets for developers and flippers. What are the best strategies you’ve used to minimize this risk and keep projects on track?
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Hello, I was hoping I could get some guidance. Just got approved for a 203k FHA loan. Got a multi family property. I have been having trouble with the timeliness of my contractor. We have everything approved to get st...
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I'm considering hiring a company that will meet with me and design our flips from studs to finished product, including the functionality of the property to the actual finishes used; i.e. the design of the flip. For t...
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I own a 3 story historic building in downtown Houston. The first two floors are rented to a night club. Actually I take that back: The full 3 floor are rented to them but they only use two. So I thought I’d see if the...
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so upon my search to get some architectual work done, I have come to find out they are all booked. Most of them told me they cant even look at my paperwork for 2 months. I even spoke to a person with over 10 years exp...
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I own land in Costilla County, Colorado. I know that building codes and permitting requirements vary by jurisdiction, but do you need a license of any kind to apply for a residential building permit? There are so many...