Adam Wodka
Building Permit for 3 unit existing building in Philadelphia?
Hi all-I'm seeking out my second renovation project and am in talks to buy and rehab a 3-unit existing building in South Philly. I'm planning to register for a Contractor License with my partner (who has been in const...
Account Closed
is just an inspection okay?
We are currently remodeling our kitchen and doing all the work ourself from electric to installing cabinets. If we don't get a permit and finish the work and later get an inspection that passes is that okay? Nothing s...
Lior Golan
Building permit before acquisition
Hello,I have a property under contract that I want to add another bedroom and another bathroom above ground. I had a plan to add them in the basement but this is not giving me enough value into the ARV so I decided wi...
Jody Ho
Records to keep for foundation repair
I am in contract with the seller on a property, which have done some foundation repair. However, I wasn't able to find any permit record from the city, and the seller couldn't provide sufficient paper work (only one r...
Jeanniffer Teemal
Permitting for a bedroom , as an office ?
I am working on my first rental property in Florida , a 2:2 . We hired an architect to draw up a Florida room conversion into a bedroom for permitting .However , he insists we have the room permitted as an office .We...
Timothy Riley
Renovations/Remodeling
I am in need of a general contractor in South Chicago. If you are or know of any great rated contractors that can work with me on a home I plan to move in please let me know. I want this place done as luxurious as pos...
Sarah Korsah
10 year tenant wants to build a deck and pergola.
Hello! I have a duplex and on one side the tenant is going on their tenth year. The want to build a deck and pergola in the back yard that attaches to the house like a lean-to. I feel like I need to get a RE attorne...
Bob Floss II
$1 million settlement for faulty hot water heater in building
I thought this was worth sharing. Most of us think of installation of a hot water heater in an apartment building as pretty basic. I received an article from a personal injury attorney in Chicago detailing his recent ...
Paris Naberschnig
Zoning and Building permit
Looking into buying a property thats zoned A4 general residential. The property is currently a single family home but could easily be converted into a 3/1 duplex. Who with the city do I need to check with before makin...
Cathy Li
Multifamily in San Diego
Hi BP,Looking to buy the first multifamily in San Diego. House hacking and potentially doing long-term / short-term rental.What's a good area to buy around 700k - 1M with good cash flow? Is there any regulation to pay...