Kent Newmark
Construction of a Multi-family in Los Angeles
Due to rent control laws and the difficulty of buying a vacant multi-family I am considering buying a house zoned for a multi-family. The only way any multi-family in LA could fit the 50% rule is by building a multi-f...
Deepak Pakala
How do I change a property from a single family dwelling to 4 units in a RM1 zoned
Hello Biggerpockets!The property I'm interested in is the layout as a duplex but I can turn it into a 4plex by changing the layout around and adding walls, 2 Kitchens, and a bathroom on the title it is a single-family...
Connor Roberts
Raw Lots vs Paper Lots vs Finished Lots
I'm looking for the legal definition of "paper lots" and was hoping that someone might be able to point me to a good source. I have google and researched, but this seems to be a industry term and not a legal/textbook ...
Account Closed
Arv for a piece of land
I contacted a developer and asked if he would want me to go find land for him to build on , he said yeah and gave my a list of zip codes to search in , the problem is that I don’t know how to get the arc for land . Is...
Ryan Thoma
Own land, seeking financing to build STR
Hi, per the title, I have 5 acres of land in VT outright under an LLC. I am looking to build a SFR for short-term rental, would be my first-time new build.I have engineer plans for well and wastewater stamped by the s...
Greg Rusianoff
Range of Construction costs on Price per SF basis
Hi I've been moderately successful as a rehabber and looking to make my first foray into development. I have a plot of land to build on. Still doing lots of research, but I'm wondering: What has been your experience i...
Chris Morris
Additional cost due to oversight made by city and possibly architect. Who pays?
I am working with a great architect on my first new development project (who I found on Bigger Pockets). We met with the city twice for 'preliminary plan check' and are now going through the formal plan check process....
Eric Teran
Underpinning in Baltimore
I’m hoping a Baltimore developer can help me out on this one. I’m an Architect and I am designing a house for a client that is a full gut rehab. We have to do underpinning. I mainly work in DC and NOVA and when we do ...
Michael Woonton
Help Navigating Permitting Purgatory, Structural Engineer
TLDR; does anyone know a structural engineer to support with a foundation plan for a deck.BP Community! First post here, looking for wisdom from others. I'm on the East side of Austin and looking to increase the val...
Ken Primrose
How to do an inspection of an apartment complex?
Looking at a 38 unit apt. Complex. Largest I’ve done so far is 8 units. What is industry standard for inspections? Are there differ types of inspectors for this? Do I need a structural engineer? Etc. anyone with expe...