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We were quoted a cost of roughly 300k for a particular company to do the architectural and engineering work on a 100 lot 50 acre subdivision. I am still new to all of this but that seems extremely high, considering th...
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I am working with a great architect on my first new development project (who I found on Bigger Pockets). We met with the city twice for 'preliminary plan check' and are now going through the formal plan check process....
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last week I posted about some successes. It can't all be fun and games! In April I hired one of my contractors to be my project manager. My goal was to have him hire subs, mange contractors, bid jobs and basically han...
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Honestly, both of these terms I am not completely comfortable with. I "lord"over no land and I feel uncomfortable when I tell people that I am a real estate investor.
I think the term landlord needs a change. It p...
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It would be interesting to hear stories of what some of you did BEFORE discovering real estate;
Is your life dramatically different NOW? Will you or did you make it your goal to be a full-time investor? Does anyone re...
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Hello BP community,I am closing on my first flip on Monday the 29th. Its been a roller coaster so far. Underwriter has been making us jump through hoops for past two weeks. Decided to go out and find an investor. Turn...
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Ladies and Gentlemen,
I would like you opinion on the options I have have for an upcoming purchase.
The deal is simple. I'm purchasing a home in PA from a private party, financing it as an investment property.
Th...
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Hello people of Bigger Pockets!!!Reaching out for advice, referrals, tips and trick, raw criticism and everything else above.My wife an I have a goal to get eventually start investing into small to medium value add mu...
Hello to you all in the BP Community! As you can see by the title of my topic, I am tied up between, continuing my education or continuing to grow my real estate portfolio. I am 24 years old with Associate’s Degree, ...
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Hello everyone,
I’m a total newb when it comes to real-estate industry, but I soon hope to change that. I’m considering changing profession, I’m sure the pay won’t be as great as my job now, but I’m sick of sitting i...