Two questions:1. I know there is a lot of variance, but what would be a good baseline threshold number to compare quotes for building a 5/5 house in Atlanta GA with average finishes nothing fancy?2. If land is zoned f...

I was reading a white paper recently. Not specific to real estate.It suggested that a lot more business could be done, with or without the Internet, if trust could be established and tracked over time. Do people do wh...

Hello,My real estate partner and I are looking into re-doing a 4-plex, and was wondering what this sites opinion is on walk-in showers vs. tubs, especially as these 4-plexes are only one bathroom. The one reason I can...

I am doing some maintenance on my primary residence and I am horrible with picking out colors, what color countertops with the kitchen cabinetry? what to do for backsplash? Interior and exterior paint colors to ma...

Hello, we are near ready to pick the paint for our duplex. We have low ceilings and it has less natural light that comes in. What paint would you suggest to make it feel more open and bright? Shade, brand, sheen - let...

We are completing a 1031 exchange. First property in CA, 2nd in Houston, TX.  Some friends say they have completed 1031 exchanges on their own and all you need is 'keep a paper trail of transactions'.However, given t...

What do you do when you are out of the country, in the hospital, or otherwise unavailable?   Do you tell the tenant to handle their own emergencies?  Do you continue to manage by phone and email?  Do you designate som...

So I am a 19 y/o from Wichita, KS and I am attending college at Kansas State University. I have a little background knowledge in REI from a brief attempt at wholesaling properties in Wichita about a year ago. After sp...

Hi everyone! I recently traded in my 2006 Dodge Ram and am now desinging my new rear window advertising. It's a bit harder than what I had on my Dodge. That was simple. Magnet on the tailgate and in big yellow le...

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I've been having high level discussions with a colleague about a single family home spec build. We have our own equity that we would put into the project plus a couple of investors who have show...