Daniel Coleman
General Contractor stealing design
I have question for all the real estate professionals out there, I am starting on a new project as a new real estate developer, I had a general contractor ask for my plans and rendering PDF (All are copyrighted) to ge...
David G.
Finding an Investor Friendly Contractor In LA is Impossible?
Hi GuysAfter 7 years of doing Airbnb; here is my next move.HOUSE HACK
Get a rehab loan (Fannie Mae Homestyle at 20% down) to buy, rehab, and live in a beautiful SFH pool home in LA County. Preferably Woodland Hills o...
Jermaine Gourdine
OWNING PARKING LOTS
Hello BP,I have some interest in possibly buying car parking lots. Does anyone have any information on this market? Not able to find much info online on this topic. Can anyone point me in the right direction on thi...
Rudy Manna
Recalled Electric Panel
I have a property (Multi Family) on contract pending inspection in the south side of Seattle. The electrical panel is recalled federal pacific and is deemed dangerous. Any rough idea how much does it take roughly to r...
Linda Roberts
Tenant wants to get the keys a few days before his lease.
My tenant wants the keys 2 days before his lease date because it's more convenient for him on the weekend. The apartment is ready. Can I give him keys? Do I need to rewrite lease to the date when he gets the keys? Wha...
Andi Mysza
Contractor materials markup
I’m new to this site and am already learning a lot. Is there an industry standard markup on materials by contractors? When do I know it’s worth my time to shop for, purchase and pick up materials myself vs having the ...
Erica Nagle
Not using a GC?
We have our first project that will be closing in a couple of weeks. We learned the hard way that finding good contractors can be a challenge. No offense to the contractors out there! We are finding that many of the c...
Javier Emilio Tirado
Does airbnb increase property value?
I was just wondering if a property with a decent Airbnb track record is worth more. Say that by normal standards the property is worth 300k. But it was placed on Airbnb and now brings in 100k a year, is it now worth m...
Kristi Kandel
Resources to Help LA Communities & Families Rebuild After Wildfires
Helping LA Communities Rebuild After WildfiresWhen Hurricane Ian hit Fort Myers Beach in 2022, it changed our lives forever. The road to recovery is long, messy, and full of setbacks—but it also taught us something im...
Natalie Kraft
Valuing a Five Unit Noncomforming Building
I am looking at purchasing a building with five units that is currently owned by a “permissive” landlord. The units are renting out at slightly below market (maybe $100-200 per unit), but they are in significantly wor...