Before getting into real estate, I dabbled in Information Technology where the concept of open source software runs strong. I am thinking about creating an open source project focused solely on building plans. Has thi...

Just curious if anyone has any experience creating their own storm water management plans?I own a 10.55 acre farm field in PA where I'm looking to put down a large gravel pad. I will use the pad to park portable stora...

I was born and raised in Ohio. I then attended Purdue University and received a degree in Chemical Engineering. During my 20 years in the workforce, I was an engineer and engineering manager in the semiconductor indus...

I’m trying to find a good contractor who can replace the main beam. After shopping around, we narrow down to 2 contractors. Contractor A has good reviews online and offered me to do the job for $13k. He has proper com...

I've searched the forums but haven't found much on this topic. Anyone have any recommendations for an architect on the west side of Cleveland? I already have the engineer's report but need an architect to draw up his ...

Hello everyone,
My name is Anthony Candelario. I was born here in Orlando FL and have lived here ever since. I went to undergraduate and graduate school at UCF for Aerospace Engineering. I did the engineering thing f...

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...

Hi folks, As we know residential depreciation is 2.5% (cost of building/27.5) and commercial real estate depreciation is 3.6% (cost of building/39).Is it true that components(contents, landscaping, improvements etc.) ...

I have a large tree (3 1/2 feet in diameter) that appears to be causing a crack in the foundation of an all brick 2 story college housing house.

I can't believe how quickly the foundation went from a small crack to ...

Hey everyone,I purchased my home in December 2015 with a new septic system installed, paid for by the seller. Soil conditions were dry when I moved in, but I noticed that there was a runoff in my lawn running down fro...