There are obvious benefits to acquiring properties that have permitted work, but I want to see if anyone can explain why some folks allow unpermitted work. My curiosity includes how timeframes are affected, the listin...

I'm under contract to buy 32-units in the southwest suburbs of Chicago (by far my biggest purchase).  This particular town is pulling water from an adjacent river and the resultant water bills are off the charts, almo...

Hello all,I am trying to find out what type of insurance or documents needed just in case something went wrong building homes as an investment project.   Just a little background, my brother and I purchased three lots...

Hey there everyone! My name is Jesse. I am the owner of JA Building Solutions, LLC here in Jacksonville. We are a home inspection company that works with homeowners, realtors, insurance agents, investors, and other co...

How is the Ohio market for flips?  Which city is the best Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus?  If you are flipping in any of these cities please share your experiences.  I hear good contractors are hard to find and man...

I am under contract for 2 unit building in Des Plaines, IL. Lender refused to loan few days before closing because of below reason. The property is required cosmetic work and not structural damage.Can anyone help me t...

Investment Info:

Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $640,000

Cash invested: $128,000

8-unit purchase. Turnkey with significantly below market rents. Only minor...

I have a couple properties and am trying to be sure they are up to code. I am not sure the right way to go about checking on this, I read through the state and city codes and I am unsure on a couple of parts of the co...

Hey BP community,I am looking for a property/building inspector that specializes in multi-family property to help me inspect a property in Jacksonville FL area. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks everyone. Stan Finelt

Hi. As a newb I'm trying to start building my team and my first pick is a General Contractor.
My question is, how much do you usually pay for a GC? Is it a per inspection basis or a steady monthly income? In my curre...