He's going to remove all the bricks in front of the existing steps and put in additional steps as the current layout is a trip hazard.Description from his estimate: "Porch - Remove bricks and stack to the side in a 7'...

Hi again, this forum has changed a lot in 10 years.  I was a member back when the forum was the old style message board format.  I joined in 2005 when I was 23 and was looking to flip my first home.  I did end up flip...

With the ever rising cost of housing in the San Francisco Bay Area, the case for developing an ADU on your property makes more and more sense. As more California homeowners become aware of this as a viable option to i...

Hi all,Looking to get some feedback on who to use as an Initial Decision Maker (on an AIA contract) for dispute resolution for a construction project in Denver, CO.  For various reasons we don't want to use the archit...

Hello all, I am wondering what the fastest cosmetic changes you make to increase house value. I own an older duplex and am going to put tongue and groove ceilings in a bunch of the rooms, stonework on the outside entr...

My Super and I haven't been getting along lately.  He's helps me manage a 6 family multi and he occupies one of the units with his 2 kids.  I'm trying to decide whether we should go our separate ways or if I just need...

I'm sure I'm not the only one who has noticed, but insurance rates are bananas right now!  I just got my statement for the upcoming year and the premium has increased 52% over the past 2 years.  I'm looking for any re...

Hey All-Came across a property today. Here is the link to my quick analysis: https://www.biggerpockets.com/calculators/shared/569632/d4e219db-48c9-4f8d-8d63-7a5cbda2c8adIt is going to go to auction on Friday and openi...

Hey BP,Got a piece of Land I've had down in Cape Coral for about 5yrs now I picked up through Tax Lien Auction.  Sold the ones I had in Lehigh and Alva and this is the only one left, haven't had any action on it in cl...