Brandon Jack Reneau
Can you use a DSCR Loan to Finance a Development?
Hello, I'm looking to develop 7 acres that I have (Free and Clear) into a self storage facility (Mainly Parking, not much Real Property). Would I be able to use my Single Family LTR as collateral in a DSCR loan for co...
Daniel Hoffmann
New Construction Loans in Houston
I am looking for lenders and advice for acquiring loans for new construction. I am looking at buying a lot in Houston using owner financing. I have enough for the down payment and monthly payments. I am buying this...
Christian Hutchinson
Tear Downs
Looking to possibly purchase a lot or purchase a lot with a home for teardown...When this is done, basically the purchase of the property/teardown is a sucken cost? is that correct?Also was a typical financing for th...
Donald Latson
How exciting is it to complete a project?
Real estate development and new home construction has to be loads of due diligence, however, bundles of fun. I think you have to be very passionate to create developments and new home construction projects. So, how ex...
Stefan Stankovic
Viability of new construction in historic district
Hello everyone, I am trying to gauge the viability of pursuing a new construction project in a historic district in Houston. From my limited understanding, a Certificate of Appropriateness is necessary for approval on...
Mohr Ben-Reuven
Five over one cost breakdown
I’m looking over different models for new construction projects. I’m trying to compare 5 over 1 models compared to other project models. These projects are known for being inexpensive with concrete first floor and woo...
Chris Martin
Construction Loan Structure for Multi-Family Development
Hi BP members!
I was hoping someone on the development side could answer a few quick questions for me. I am modeling out a multi-family development project to obtain financing, but this is my first dip into this sec...
Account Closed
Architect fees in the Los Angeles areas
Hello all,i'm looking for an architect for a 2 homes project in the Malibu area.The plan is to build 2 nice different modern homes on 2 lots side by side.I know architect fees range in the 10% area, however, given the...
Dan Nikolich
Questions you should ask contractors
What are some questions you think are necessary to ask contractors when fix and flipping?
Travis Smith
Building Permit Costs Accurate Reflection of Job Cost?
As part of its Open Data Portal, the City of Austin has made available a searchable database of building permits in the city. Does anyone know if the "Total Job Valuation" on the permit is an accurate gauge of job cos...