As a newbie I am looking to learn as much as I can about the subject of luxury home process, What books can I read to learn about the ins and outs of luxury home development, I'm talking about home like the one you se...

Hello BP family, I have used the same contractor in the last 3 rehabs in two years.. I usually have one company that handles all the rehab, instead of outsourcing sections of the project. The last few bids were a bit...

I have gotten lazy lately when it comes to getting bids for work.  I have been just calling my usual guys and telling them to do the job, then I get the bill and resulting sticker-shock.  This is for a 1,200 SF ranch ...

Hey Everyone, I'm Ryan Robbins, I'm 26 and a recent transplant to the sunshine state from the also sunny (normally), but much chillier, Connecticut. I'm new to the site (been lurking for about a month or 2) and to rea...

So I’m looking at purchasing property in Joshua Tree and have seen several homes there in the past that people just don’t finish. Is it hard to get consistent reliable contractors out there?

Hi BP!Short Sale in Baltimore, MD. Acquiring with Conventional Loan 20% down. Only two Comps of same bed/bath and similar (within 200 sq ft) size within the last 30 days. Best comp (of the 2) last sold at 65K. $62K is...

Hi there. I'm new to the community and was wondering if anyone has heard of iPlan Group our of Westlake, OH? I'm considering using them as my SD IRA Custodian. Thanks!

I have submitted bids on some fixers in the Oakland area, so far I haven't been able to get a rental unit I really liked but I am hopeful. After the fact, I realized that I actually had no clarity on getting the right...

Looking for building plans for building similar to the photo. I have the opportunity to purchase a fully gutted building at a great price. The numbers don't pencil out if I have to hire an architect to draw the plan w...

When remodeling a commercial office condo unit, the assumption is you need a permit for things you will do. Electrical permit, plumbing permit, building permit, mechanical permit and others if needed. There will be no...