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Can a 25 foot long 6"x4"x.210" 6061 aluminum association I-beam can span a distance of 24 feet? It is for the top of a pergola and both beams would be supporting about 200 pounds of rafters and lattice on top.
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If you could start all over and do it again... What would you DO?
Would you have done Differently?Would you have invested in a different RE class, to go slower or faster? What have you built so far and knowing wha...
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I have to replace 32 windows in 2 duplexes. I'm wondering whether to go with vinyl vs. aluminum, etc. I'm thinking I should get the double panes for the insulation (hot in Florida), but only the single hung (tenants d...
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Tenant informed me that the temperature would not fall below 79 degrees even at night (they have it set at 72). It's humid and ridiculously hot right now in MD (100+ degrees). At first I thought that was because the t...
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Have had this duplex for less then one year. Paid 220k with a current cash flow of around 10%. The surrounding properties are all 4-units (most of them are two separate du-plex on the same property if you notice the p...
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Hi Bigger Pockets team~ I’m looking to buy my first investment property in the Raleigh area and would love to speak with other investors about their strategies. With all of the tech & manufacturing, I can see mid-...
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I just purchased my first commercial property. 19,200 square feet with a restaurant, 2 retail spaces, and 3 offices. It needs a new roof. I got two bids when I was doing my due diligence. The first roofing contrac...
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Hi,I am going to purchase Mobile Home Park in TX. I discussed the price with the seller. He would like to get an official offer. Could you please advise me an experienced lawyer who deals with MHP purchases? I would l...
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If I were to flip a house and sell it within 6 months after purchase, would I qualify for 1031 tax exchange? or would there be a time period I should hold the property until i can qualify? Should I flip then put it u...
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The State of Illinois recently passed a statute into law that allows regulators to examine and publicly report on delinquency rates, as well as take action against lenders whose rates are too high. While the statute s...