Ezra Simon
New investor with development opportunity.
I am new to the real estate investment side of things. I have 15 years of remodel and custom home building experience. As a Forman for 5 of those years building custom homes and a GC for 3 years. The last 5 years I ha...
Bob Fu
Create a separate front entrance to the Basement in DC home
Friends: I’m looking to create a new front entrance for house basement. I was wondering if anyone has done this recently &what was the cost? Home is between H and 3rd St NE Washington DC. Advice and recommendatio...
Evan Manship
FHA Loan Owner Occupancy
Hey BP,
First time poster, long time reader. I am currently living with my parents but am considering purchasing my first home using FHA financing.I understand that FHA requires "owner occupancy" for at least...
Pat Jackson
Adding coin (or some pay to use) laundry at small multis
I know this question has been asked before. I'm convinced it's worth it. Here are my questions.When adding coin laundry to small multis (I'm really talking 4-plexes), how is:Rentability impacted? I know I wouldn't wa...
Billy Davidson
How Much To Make A Storage Facility From The Ground Up?
Hi All,
Just asking around to see if anyone has an idea on how much it costs to make a storage facility from the ground up. I have the land free and clear and it's on a major street. It's also near a recently built h...
Kamron Lewis
Duplex with one thermostat
Hello, I recently purchased an up/down duplex in the Pittsburgh PA area. The unit was a SF legally converted into a duplex and currently is heated via Water Boiler with radiators through out both units. The problem is...
Tuee Chanthavong
First Mobile Home Flip, What to Avoid, Need Tips from Pros
Just picked up a Mobile Home in Denver suburb. 2/2 "full-gut" rehab. What should I avoid doing to this mobile home that I typically would do on a common SFH flip?A few thoughts:
It has wall paneling, can/should I rep...
Cal C.
Use one interior paint color for all flips and rentals!
I posted this in another thread but felt it warranted it's own thread. Yes, I realize that sometimes a different color would do better, but you wouldn't believe how much easier your life will be when you know exactly...
Bruce D. Bolton
Elderly Rooming House (cohousing)
How about this: 55+ cohousing ~ research says it’s a good thing for people. Common kitchen, living/craft, tv, game areas. (Common bathroom might be the dealbreaker...?) Internet and utilities included. A.D.A. Com...
Karen Margrave
Great program to design remodeling and visualize!
If you're wondering what configurations for kitchens will work, or need to figure out how to lay out rooms, etc. there's a FREE software program you can download by Auto CAD. It's called Homestyler. It's at www.homest...