Cheng Bin Zhang
Feb Massachusetts Housing Data
Surprise Surprise?
In a surprising twist - single family home prices in Massachusetts came roaring back with a 27% year-over-year increase in PPSF. A lot of this is likely due to pent-up demand from buyers priced ou...
Matthew McManus
Software Program for New Hardscaping Business
Hi, I’m trying to find software that would be good for my business I’m starting this Spring. This will be installing hardscapes such as paver patios, driveways, walkways, acsent walls, structural retaining walls.I wan...
Scott Schultz
Radon testing and Mitigation systems
is anyone doing a Radon test in there rentals as part of your initial prep after purchase? I have been, and im 3 for 3 putting mitigation systems in, fortunately i can do them in about a day and $200 in materials, but...
Ming Lim
Reserve Fund Estimate?
Hi BP!
I'm working on some calculations for an apartment building. 6 story, approx 30 units. For an SFR, I typically keep about 8-10% of the homes values as cash reserves. What rule do you use for a large mul...
Karen Margrave
NEXT UP!!
Just got our offer accepted on a lot in Capistrano Beach, CA. It's 4700 sq. ft. and buying for $310,000! We'll be building a 3000+ sq. ft. modern style spec home on it. Floor plan is already finished. I'll the ex...
Nitin Dhiman
Would you buy and hold rentals in or near TX 100 yr flood plain?
Hello experts,I'm looking at a couple of duplexes that look good on paper in terms of numbers and cashflow for a buy-and-hold rental investment, and are in a strong rental market. However, these units are right on the...
Account Closed
Colorado portfolio lenders
I've made about a dozen calls to community banks and credit unions, but haven't found one yet. Can you recommend or at least point me to some on the front range?
Karen Margrave
SPIRAL STAIRS? HAVE YOU EVER USED THEM?
I was curious if anyone had used spiral stairs in any of their plans? Due to the narrow lots we come across sometimes, it's necessary to get creative in putting the pieces of the puzzle together to build space, and sp...
Sam Zawatsky
Cost to build
Hello,I have been interested in buying a vacant lot and building a duplex on it. I have never built anything before, and have only bought two single family homes that were built decades ago. I am hesitant to purchase ...
Cody Thompson
Low hot water pressure in upstairs unit
I have have a duplex that was converted into 4 units. The added upstairs unit has very low hot water pressure because the hot water heater to all units are in the basement. Any suggestions or contraptions I may be ...