Jeffery Smyter
Construction Permit denied for a DIY Landlord?
I currently own a single family rental in a suburban neighborhood. Recently I went to obtain a permit to make some improvements to the property. I was told that permits are only issued to owners who reside at the pr...
Jennie Berger
Easy Permits in Chicago | Rough Inspections Required? Or not?
I'll admit, I'm totally confused about easy permits and the required inspections.
It was our understanding, per 2 different professionals (an architect & licensed GC), that we do NOT need rough inspections when d...
Farzan Setayesh
Unpermitted garage conversion to ADU
Hello. An off market deal has been offered to me. It is a 2 car garage conversion to an ADU without permit. It has been rented for the last 8 year. How can I get a permit? Consequences not getting a permit and keep re...
Lewyt McGrath
Looking for help with drawing up plans
Hello Bigger Pockets professionals!
I know most don't have a bunch of time, so I'll keep it short.
My wife and I own and manage our own multifamily property just outside of Portland, Oregon. We have owned and oper...
Dwayne McNab
Basement Remodeling Project
Hi BP,
I wanted to get the community perspective on remodeling a project. Does it makes sense to get a professional drawing? I am kinda confused here. I am in the process of making my basement a legal flat and w...
Glenn Tucker
New Construction W9 and COI
Building a spec home. Who do you need to have W9's and Certificate of Insurance for? I understand that all trades need to have these but what about the GC or company doing engineering work? How do I know who I need...
Alicia Hensley
Trade work for financing?
Has anyone done any creative financing with trade work? My brother is a contractor and is toying with the idea of trading a down payment on a lease option, or something like that. Any tips for doing something like th...
Jonathan Barby
Flipping, Permits, Contractors - Oh my!
Hey Everybody!I am looking into the possibility of getting into flipping. If successful build up my purchasing power and will probably consider a mix of fix and flip, brrr, and tax exchange in the long run.:) I moved...
Joshua Michael Hauman
The 19 Secret Expenses That Could Sink Your House Renovation Profits
Ready to take on that first or next fix and flip? Before you roll up your sleeves and start swinging that hammer, there's something crucial you need to know: the hidden costs that can quietly sabotage your renovati...
Shannon Jones
Design for an unfinished ADU
I have an unfinished ADU (space above garage) that I plan to finish into a studio apartment. It's almost a blank slate. There is a wall framed for the bathroom, one light fixture and one or two power outlets. I hav...