Margie Pierce
Advice regarding Joists in Attic
So, I wondered if anyone had insight into finishing an attic space if my joists are 8x2 spaced 16" apart. Now, I have heard that this only allows for "office space" rating, but my intention is to put in a full 2 bedr...
Martin Sterling
OPRA (No! not Winfrey) Reports, Inspections and do I need them?
Hey guys!I was with an investor of over 30 years this pass weekend and one of the things he mentioned was an Open Permits Reported Act (OPRA) report. For those not familiar with it, it gives you a report of any permit...
Maribel Manibo
Manufactured / alternative housing financing and considerations
I'm looking to container housing / log cabin housing (kit) as STR/MTR/LTR and am curious how the process, permitting, zoning and financing differs from "normal" stickbuilt construction. What department(s) do I contact...
William Dolinko
Hiring a Architect
I found a really good deal price at 500k and ARV is 750k Construction is going to run 20k but I just met with Architect and im waiting to get his purposely so I can figure out all of these cost but am really confused ...
Inder Bir Singh
Covid 19 Clause in the Lease for Rental Property
Hello, I’m planning to start a lease with my new tenants from July onwards. I’m a frontline healthcare worker who would be living in the rental property. I want to add a clause in the lease to protect myself from any ...
Brett Merrill
Commercial REI reversion
Hello BiggerPockets community! I have a quick question that I would like to pick everyone’s brain about. I have a great property located in a downtown area that is currently listed for commercial. It is an interesting...
Erin Bergold
Question for Pro Title Examiners/Reviewers
Hey everyone! I am a title abstractor and reviewer with 10 years experience in multiple states. I've met various scopes from vesting title to 150+ year land-patent research for the oil and gas/energy industry, as well...
Jason Parker
Building inspectors and code compliance?
We are looking at a househack 4plex and have a scheduled showing tomorrow. We will have a building inspector do a exam should we decide to go ahead with it. Do building inspectors know and advise on current city bui...
Bob Hank
Odd issue with city inspector
About 5 years ago I rented a house to a city inspectors (lets call him Joe) daughter. I did not know it was his daughter at the time. Over the last 5 years she has been a great renter and have had few issues.
Last ...
Jorge Justi
A fix and flip problem
I started my own business flipping houses 6 months ago. So I bought a house that is my first house. When I bought the house, through my agent, the house had already had an addition in where is the kitchen. I've alread...