Joseph Morales
Cookie Cutter, Architect, Engineer Questions
I purchased a house in 2008. I spent 3 years renovating it by myself. I had it rented out for the past 7 years give or take. I am in the process of selling right now. I am not an expert in the Real Estate game. Howev...
Maria Dinshaw
Sewer easement for new development question
I'm developing a 30 acre tract of land into a residential subdivision. To connect to the municipal sewer lines, I have to go through a neighboring property. My question - if I run the sewer on the property line betw...
Selina Gruden
Structure Engineer, foundation repair in south of Dallas, TX
HI BP Family,
I am new to TX area, recently purchased a property in the south of Dallas, TX, and the property needs foundation work and some repair. It is my first time to deal with foundation issue. And I have searc...
Neel Patel
Evidence of structural damage
So I've come across this quadplex. The gentleman wants $90k for the property and it needs some repairs. It is 50% occupied, grossing $1090. I can probably negotiate to $70k plus repairs ($105k all in). Rent the prope...
Anthony Caiafa
Architecture plans timeline
how long do you usually wait for plans to be drawn up and completed?
Jessica H.
engineered hardwood flooring for low-mid flips, maybe rentals?
I am trying to decide what the best type of flooring would be to do. The first house is in a popular historic college town. Most homes even the rentals have hardwood floors. Sell for around $150k .The second house...
David C.
Beware of SEO companies - they're a scam
After reading some posts here, and seeing first hand during many-a-consultation the amount of money people are bilked out of by SEO scam artists and site builders who knowingly have no clue what they're doing, I'm goi...
Account Closed
Loan bearing wall - dos and don'ts
Folks, I have an annoying load bearing wall. How do I remove it? Could you guide me? In case I choose to get permits from the city what do I need to provide them?I know I need to have plans of the house. But how about...
Manish A.
Any good books / reading info on tear downs and building single family homes from scratch?
HelloI've seen many books on buy and hold, buy and rehab. When I search for building a new home I get a lot of books on how to physically build a new home (framing, electrical etc). Not exactly what I'm looking for....
Veronica Taylor
Architect vs Designer vs Draftsman (NYC)
HelloLooking at a multi family that will be converted from a 2 unit to a 3 and in need of a full gut rehab in the Brooklyn, New York area. I’ll have general contractors bid for the project. In your experience should I...