A friend of mine bought a house a few months ago and last weekend an inspector knocked on their door on a Saturday and issued a citation for unpermitted work. The inspector said they used recent online interior photo...

Hi Everyone! 
I have been reading this informative forum for a while, and now I am reaching out to the community for advice/help!
I have a 2800sqf 3 family house in Newark that I was in the process of renovating rig...

Hi Everyone, I just want to hear your point of view on the following violation scenario if asking me to pull a building permit is necessary.Lowell MassachusettsI got a letter from the building inspector stating that I...

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $39,500

Cash invested: $30,000

This was a bank owned property. Remolded in 2010 to include widows, siding, a garag...

Hi All!I’m getting away from doing flips and I’m looking for long term cash flow such as rentals. I recently looked at a property that would get me 4 rental properties in one buy all done the only thing is the work wa...

Hi all-I'm seeking out my second renovation project and am in talks to buy and rehab a 3-unit existing building in South Philly. I'm planning to register for a Contractor License with my partner (who has been in const...

In the face of a transforming housing landscape and tightening availability, California has embraced Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a beacon of opportunity and practicality. Bolstered by state laws, cities, and co...

Aloha,I’m currently refinancing my primary residence to fund my second investment property. (First is a long term rental). I have found a permitted vacation rental on the beach that I like, but I fear that there will ...

I'm getting into house flipping and rentals. I don't have much experience in construction, but my brother-in-law does construction for a living and he does quality work. However, he isn't a licensed contractor. Should...

356 Chestnut St. Gardner, MA

$60,000 acquisition price$125,000 renovation budget$340,000 estimated after renovation valueThis is a property we are holding; we expect a monthly mortgage payment of $2,100 versus mont...