Lisa Foreman
Become a land surveyor?
Is anyone here a real estate investor and land surveyor?
I'm looking for a way to save money by picking up a skill that I currently pay a lot for. The training to become a land surveyor seems fairly minimal and surve...
James Danchus
What Is Title Insurance?
Hello all,I am in the process of trying to wholesale this property off of the MLS and the agent is asking me to sign a "Title Work Survey Order Form." I know that no one can give legal advice and none of this will be ...
Matt Fitzgerald
Plot Plan - where can I get mine?
I'm applying for a Long Form permit for one of my properties & the city of Boston requires a certified plot plan. Any ideas where I can get this without hiring an engineer or surveyor? I tried my mortgage company ...
Marcus Auerbach
Concerned about economic slowdown?
I am generally NOT concerned with the real estate market - in fact I think I would appreciate a little cool down. We are shorter in supply and higher in demand this year so far than we have been before. I have recentl...
Grace Wang
Do I have to do a geotechinical study prior to buying a land?
Hi Everyone, I have a piece of land under contract, and doing feasibility studies. It is my first time, so have a lot of questions. First of all, is it a must to conduct a geotechnical study and land survey prior to c...
Faye R.
What to look for in a site planning surveyor? Mixed Use Property
Should I just google local surveyors and look for the best reviews or is this one of those things where, assuming that they are properly qualified, I can select the lowest price? If so, is it enough that they are cert...
Chad Carson
How will you use real estate to retire early?
Hi fellow BP members. I'm helping Bigger Pockets work on a project about using real estate investing to retire early (aka achieve financial independence).Would you mind taking a brief survey (mostly multiple choice &a...
Nat C.
Property encroachment issue
I am scheduled to close on a property this week. There are 2 buildings on the lot and the rear building is over 2000sq ft. I was at my friends house (a real estate broker) and he was looking up the property records.He...
Foster Algier
Consumers super confident about housing
WASHINGTON – March 9, 2017 – Consumer confidence in the housing market has hit an all-time high, according to Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) in February, rising 5.6 percentage points to 88.3 – a rec...
Bar Shalom Laniado
Navigating Lead-Based Paint & Survey Importance in Property Purchase
Hello,
I'm in the process of purchasing a new property for a buy and hold strategy. The seller and I have already signed the contract, but now the listing agent is requesting that I sign a correction stating that my ...