Thierry Van Roy
Environmental requirements impacting the future of REI?
So there's this thing that's been bugging me for some time.
I'm in two European markets. Legally, one is 'saturated' in that all rehabs need to cover a myriad of environmental concerns. For example: touch a r...
Scott Jenkins
6-plex Downtown Historic Thibodaux, LA
Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $354,963
Cash invested: $45,000
New construction- two 3-story triplexes in historical downtown district of Th...
Andrew S.
Fair Housing Accessibility
Good morning BP,I'm looking at purchasing a quadplex that was built after 1991 and my realtor brought up fair housing accessibility requirements to not discriminate against those with disabilities. Walk into the fro...
Sarah Schwab
Owner-occupied requirements for condos
Who knows about the laws and rules regarding the # of units within a condo that are allowed to be rentals vs. owner-occupied? My understanding is that HOAs typically require at least 50% of units to be owner-occupied....
Brian Plajer
Lining up Financing before the deal
Hello, How does one go about learning lender requirements for apartment building financing, prior to getting an apartment building under contract? Is there a section, that I'm missing on BP, for commercial lenders?
Robyn Henderson
New York City Tub Requirements
My family's 3 unit prewar building in Brooklyn recently had plumbing issues and I'm debating renovating each of the bathrooms. The bathrooms are very narrow so I was wondering if there's a requirement to have a bathtu...
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...
Matt Barge
After brr a multifamily, how long until you can sell?
At what point can you sell a multifamily building after buy, rehab, rent? Is there seasoning buyers require? Thanks!
Chan K.
Building Inspector - Violation - Single Family - Shedrock Work
Hi Everyone, I just want to hear your point of view on the following violation scenario if asking me to pull a building permit is necessary.Lowell MassachusettsI got a letter from the building inspector stating that I...
Eunice Villarroel
Thinking about adding a room into property does it need a window?
I’ve been hearing that appraisal law has been changing And would like clarification on this matter. I am thinking of converting a huge living room space in one of my properties Into an additional bedroom. Tenants hav...