Erik Dofelmier
Buy or Build Duplex
Looking for advice. We currently own about a 1/2 acre lot here in SC. Would it be better to build a duplex to rent out, or sell the land and hope to 1031 exchange if for a multi-family property if and when one comes a...
Donald M.
Additional Insured on contractors' insurance?
I am hiring roofers on behalf of a small condominium complex to fix several areas of the roof where some water is leaking. I obtained a copy of their insurance certificate and they have liability and workman's compens...
Ken Rishel
Developing With Manufactured Housing
May 3d - Caesars Palace - Las Vegas, NV a part of the Manufactured Housing Institute's National Congress and ExpoFacultyDonald Westphal, Donald C. Westphal Associates, LLC, is a Landscape Architect and Site Planner wh...
Nick G.
Demolish existing home and rebuild or sell lot?
I have a potential deal and need some advice from the knowledgeable people here on BP. Here's the deal
Existing property 1930's 2/1 bungalo 700 sq ft is sitting on a .12 acre lot boarded up. The county has t...
Robert Leach
Contracting 101
Despite the local temperatures in Chicago still regularly hitting 90 plus, the cold winds of winter are barreling toward us like a freight train. That said, I wonder how many of you have started projects with snow on ...
Ryan Toth
Creative Financing advice for a unique property and business
Hello BP,I have an opportunity for a unique property that doesn't really fit into traditional lending portfolios and I could really use some advice for developing a creative acquisition strategy. Background: In 2011, ...
Jerry Murphy
Honolulu after the fact permits
Hello,I have an Aiea townhouse. A few years back we enclosed the two car garage. We added a bathroom shower and kitchenette (no stove). The contractor is gone. I live out of state and do not have blueprints. I want t...
Haley M.
Adding units in a multi-family
Hi everyone - I have a question regarding adding additional units to a multifamily building in the Boston area. I've seen a few properties that are massive (like 4,000-5,000 sq feet) that are currently either 2- or 3-...
Chauncy Gray
Group Homes in Illinois
Hello All,
Has anyone here from Illinois ever run group homes? Within the next 6-12 months, I want to find properties, flip them and make them group homes. I've heard that people can fix and flip homes and donate the...
Chris Chung
Green Developing- Economically Feasible?
"Going green" has always been seen as a move that can bolster company image and improve environmental quality. As well, it can have positive health benefits for the occupants of a building.
However, it is also consid...