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Neal Bratton Updating Older Homes for Newer Codes
11 September 2013 | 4 replies

Hello,

I recently bought a property in Indiana built in the 1930's. The property has been fairly well maintained with updated plumbing and electrical. When I had the home inspected he said he only checked if ...

Account Closed engineer/inspector
14 May 2014 | 1 reply

does it make sense at all to invite an engineer/inspector to inspect an investment property you are about to buy ?

Eric Thomas Evaluating the operating Cost o Large Appliances
6 March 2023 | 5 replies

Evening all,Let's talk fridges. Does anyone know how to evaluate the cost of operating large appliances? I could be overthinking this (I'm an Engineer by trade, so that's on brand), but my logic is, if I rent out thre...

Damon Allen NEED HELP - Property Built as Multi-Family without Permits
21 March 2017 | 18 replies

I need some assistance.  I purchased a multi-family property in Indianapolis, IN that is zoned as a D8 (can be a SFR or multi-family).  It is a 4-unit multi-family, ~3k SQ FT, and it is a full rehab project.  I am upd...

Zack Tomlin Advice wanted for transition from engineer to developer
3 April 2016 | 4 replies

Hello all. I came across this forum while researching the REDI Foundation as well as ULI and NAIOP courses and was impressed by the responsiveness and knowledge of the contributors. I'm 31 years old and a licensed pro...

Chris McNamara Newb in Orange County, CA
25 May 2016 | 8 replies

Hi everyone, my name is Chris and am just getting started in my real estate education. I have been reading some great books on building long term wealth using different facets of real estate investment and it has got ...

Jonathan W Dowling Formal Education or Time?
4 January 2019 | 4 replies

I have an interesting question to all/any and prior military folks. I am a “Licensed Reactor Operator” Licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. I am contemplating getting my Bachelors Degree in Bachelor of Scien...

Jackie Tayra Experience building a detached ADU in Los Angeles?
1 January 2021 | 12 replies

Hi everyone, I would love to hear from anyone who has experience/knowledge on building a detached junior ADU (about 300 sq feet) in Los Angeles. I would like to keep it at maximum $30k but cost estimates online are sa...

Corey Philip Where To Start: Adding A Prefab Guesthouse For Airbnb Rental
13 July 2022 | 4 replies

I am looking into acquiring a home with enough yard space to put a prefab guest house on that I could rent on AirBNB.
What do I need to know to start planning and budgeting this?
- Checking with planning and zoning....

Matt N. Philadelphia Engineer venturing into REI, starting in low income.
16 February 2016 | 2 replies

Hello friends with bigger pockets,I am looking for feedback on the next step in my investment strategy and was hoping you could help. I am a young engineer who wants to be safe or smart with my money. Not afraid of do...