Justin Repp
Advice on an illegal 3 family
Hey folksSo I am looking at a 2 family to purchase that has the potential for a 3rd (illegal) unit. The current seller was a contractor who died 1/2 way through converting the 3rd floor into a 3rd unit. As is, the n...
Andre Crabb
Trying to not get fined by the city
Hey BP! I could use some advice here to have my SFH not turn into a money pit...Its a 1946 SFH in Tampa, Florida with a detached garage that has plumbing and electric, and was half-baked to a livable unit.Ideally I'd ...
Kavan Kucko
Multi-family grandfathered on commercially zoned lot (B3-1)
Hi, I am looking at purchasing a multi-family 3-flat in Chicago. The house sits on a lot that is currently zoned as B3-1 ("Shopping centers, large stores, and retail storefronts, often along major streets. Allows more...
Yvette Alasti
When are permits required?
I am new and learning as much as possible while searching for my first flip. I wanted to ask experienced flippers when are permits required?
Tarl Yarber
Oh no...Has this ever happened to you?
Hey Everyone!If you actively do rehabs and flip homes, sooner or later you may get one of these! Every state/county/city/village/municipality/etc is different in regards to Permits, so every now and then I am sure so...
Jose Leanos
Triplexing of single family homes in CA
Hello all,I am deciding between selling my single family home in Long Beach, CA in order to purchase a multi family property and using a cash out refinance to build an ADU and junior ADU. I currently have about 55% eq...
Account Closed
Pinellas Park Single Family Fix and Flip
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Pinellas Park.
Purchase price: $66,500
Cash invested: $29,000
Sale price: $148,500
Single Family Flip with a Partner
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Yuriy Skripnichenko
How I got variance for duplex in Philadelphia aka re-zoning
This question seems to come up a lot on the BP forum.Here is the step-by-step instruction how I got variance for SFH zoning to be used as a duplex with the budget and time schedule 1)Zoning application. Fee is $25.00 ...
SD Young
Hawaii Coastal Properties and Red Tape
Hi there, I'm a newbie architect in Hawaii trying to break free of a 60+ hour work week to start developing my own properties. I'm also new to BP.
I know it's easier to get started in real estate on the mainland, bu...
Raj Konda
new build construction - builder issues
I entered into a contract with a reputable builder ( at least I thought at first) in SW Florida. This is my first experience and has been a stressful one to tell the least. Sharing my experience below -
Entered int...