Can a 25 foot long 6"x4"x.210" 6061 aluminum association I-beam can span a distance of 24 feet? It is for the top of a pergola and both beams would be supporting about 200 pounds of rafters and lattice on top.

I wanted to share a project I'm part of because I think its so unique and great for so many people. I'm an Engineer on the team and can answer any and all questions about the project.

We are wrapping up the final d...

I want to put a 40ft x 40ft addition onto a property in Flagstaff, Arizona (zip 86001).  I have fixed/flippped/built additions for seven properties, and have either done or been involved with nearly all trades.  I am ...

In a world of APPS; what are some of your favorite apps for REI?  I just purchased an IPAD for business purposes (tax write off).  I have the MLS listing apps; such as Zillow, Trulia, and Redfin.  I also have heard of...

I'm thinking of buying a vacant land (or a rundown building) and build a small multifamily on it, maybe a triplex or quadplex. Then I will move into one unit and manage the rest as rentals. Any ideas/suggestions on ho...

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I have connections to some forested land (about 45 acres, some of which is wet/lowland) in rural, northern Wisconsin that is across the road from a public boat landing on a beautiful, clean lake. The lake has ...

Getting a property through equity in my home. The new property I want to get is 300,000 I will be putting 20% down.Option A) They will give me 80,000$ HELOC and 2.39% x 4 year term amortized for 30 yeaars for the 240,...

Hello everyoneI am in the Boston area and first time Investment property buyer . Our offer was just accepted and getting ready to get inspection started.So we have formed a LLC with the state and i wanted to get some ...

Hi, new member at BiggerPockets.Brief intro: My family and I have just returned to the US from an international job assignment, and we have settled down in Dallas, TX (where I grew up). While overseas, my wife and I...

Here is my question in the development process, how much are renderings and floor plans and when is the architect paid if you need an actual number to take to the bank to get construction started? Basically when is th...