The coolest thing about the BP community is all the diversity. Diversity in people, markets, asset classes, investing strategies, everything! We always hear that a diverse investment portfolio is the best way to hedge...

Hey everyone! I am a designer working in Boulder, CO with a specialization in multi-family residential. I have several very large multi-family projects (about 200 units each) under construction in Denver, and 1 perman...

Is $90/square the price I should pay for a square of architectural shingles? Someone on Craigslist said he buys shingles by the tractor trailer and gets them for $62/square. I saw on ebay that you can get such sh...

You've GOT to see this! Check out this building planned for construction in Dubai:

THE STORY:
http://wcbstv.com/national/dubai.david.fisher.2.756027.html

VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzQazjw-4jI

DESIGN FI...

Hello All,I'm a young designer looking ahead at my career and wondering if there is a more profitable path for me outside of the traditional architectural practice. Currently I design architectural projects of many si...

Hello,Has any investors in the Seattle area used this firm to do inspections?They charge something like $2.5k or so (depending on size of the property) to do a thorough inspection versus the standard, check the box i...

All,
Any roofer recommendations?  Have a property in Moore that got pretty severe hail damage, and need a few estimates from reliable contractors.
Thanks in advance.

what do y'all think about going to school for architecture? to then start design-build company that funds into my real estate company? be the boss and the designer. but don't go out and work for someone else like ever...

Admittedly, this is a self-serving question, as my “9-5” is operating a nationwide architectural as-built company. But I’m genuinely curious and wanting to prepare for when it comes time for my own CRE investments. Th...

I stage all my homes for sale. I have had to adjust to a few new trends over the last decade and a half - mostly color palate (tans a browns changed to soft greens and blues). I am not a designer but I watch some home...