Hi,Questions up front:What % does a general contractor typically charge on a home build or home add on?$5k +20% on top of cost a good deal?We are looking at adding at least a master suite, a garage and blowing out a l...

I'm looking at new development in my market since I found a good deal on land. Its an extension of an existing neighborhood that fits my target property perfectly both in location and sizing. I've never built a new ho...

Just wondering if people are typically holding additional money for large Capital Expenditures when purchasing a rental property in a high rise.  I have money put aside in my calculations for repairs and maintenance (...

Looking at a property that generates rental income. 2145. They are asking 145k total and are willing to fund me (I pay them off slowly). I’m putting down 60k. Good idea? Bad idea? What interest rate and years should I...

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking at a potential purchase in the suburbs of Philadelphia. It consists of 2 pieces of property: (1) a 2 acre lot with a 2,000 sq. ft. home and (2) a 6 acre lot of land (no buildings on i...

Dear BP community,I welcome your constructive comments and suggestions to my crazy idea above.Here is the background.  My apt complex was burned down in a wildfire last year.  I've been trying to rebuild it since Jan ...

I am currently negotiating a purchase of a victorian 4-plex.

The pros:
Amazing location in one of Portland's hottest neighborhoods.
Immediate upside potential-rents could handle a 20% increas w no improvements; 30...

I love living in NYC. Most of the real-estate in my budget are co-ops. Does anyone else live in a co-op in NYC on this site? What have been the pros and cons of investing in one? What are some things I should look out...

I have 3 separate new entitled construction projects that i developed myself in need of financing in the los angeles area;About $3 millions needed to build 2 architectural homes and one warehouseProperties are current...

Hello Bigger Pockets,

I’m new to the site but enjoyed all the great info and ideas. I wanted to reach out to everyone in the hopes to connect with people that may be interested in similar deals and p...