All, just a quick introduction, my name is Orin. Born and raised in the PNW where I currently work in the engineering field. A couple of years ago I bought my first SFH with the intention of a slow renovation and to e...
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Has anyone ever purchased a property just to tear it down to build a new construction? What’s your thoughts on this?
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TL;DR: if I build a new house today, can I reasonably expect that it will sell for the same amount I spent (or more) in 4-5 years?
What I'm considering doing:
I'm considering building a small, ~2,000 sq. ft. house f...
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Hello! Unfortunately there have been two large fires in my area. Although I feel bad for even seeing this as a business opportunity I would like to get some insight on whether or not I should pursue these "leads".I am...
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Aloha,The Governor is promising to make it difficult for predators to take advantage of the devastation in Lahaina and other areas:https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/08/hawaii-governor-seeks-mora...
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My investment property was hit by tornado. It is a two story 4-plex with 6500 sqft. I just bought this one a couple of months ago with hard money. The original plan was to rehab it and do refinancing. It has just got ...
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Hey all, well I did something I know was going to bite me in the #%@* sooner or later. I purchased a home sight unseen, only the pictures on zillow. I did well on my first three houses and I was getting a bit cocky. ...
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1.Why do different brokers quote different rates, different dwelling values with the same carrier?
2. Why do insurance companies not offer multi SFs discount?
3. Why are portfolio insurance twice the pr...
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I have a house ready to rent , I went to get the Lead paint certification , and the inspector told me i got some bad news for you . You cant have flaking paint on ANY building on the property . He pointed to the ol...
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Hello to all BP members !!Long time,,,First time here.My name is Scott and I'm Hoping someone help with guidance. I have my first rental property under contract here in Michigan and it is a nice 4 plex, two separate...