Hello fellow BP'ers, does anyone here have direct experience in converting a Basement of a 2 flat into a Legal Apartment? In the condo boom I noticed a lot of basements being converted into condo's so I would imagine ...

After many months, or perhaps years, of analyzing and doing research I decided to invest in the Detroit area (metro and suburbs). Since I am an out of the country investor, common sense advised to get turn key propert...

Hello BP! My name is Alex. I know just a few members around here (including JScott) from the Fastlane (where I am much more active). My user name there is the same as it is here.

A quick background on me: I turned 2...

Hi everyone, curious to know more about the process for new construction commercial multi family. Here’s an example to work with. Commercial land $850,000, 3 acres City approved for 60-80 units SDC’s $650k-$550k Garde...

I'm at ground zero when It comes to real estate investing. I'm 23 and just trying to find a basis for where to start. The goals is to flip houses but also create a portfolio of rental properties. Also open to learni...

Senior apartments. Old style buildings with lobbies and internal hallways. Tenants have started hanging their own artwork on hallway walls and placing furniture along the walls in order to add their personal touches. ...

I wanted to get opinions on a contractor quote for rehabbing a garden unit apartment. 700 sq ft, would need a full gut, including excavating the concrete slab floor to level and increase ceiling height.

For ...

Hi my name is Mike Campbell. I have been reading around these forums for a while and finally thought I should introduce myself. I am looking to purchase my investment property in Northeast Ohio within the next year or...

I am wondering if I, as the owner, can have the renter responsible for keeping the garden and landscaping in good shape in single house rental? If the renter don't do it, can I hire a contractor to do the landscaping ...

I’ve come across some interesting offerings via a local land bank. I am wondering how exactly to approach them. One is a residential that I think could be a good rental property. Seems to be in pretty decent shape fro...