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How to “Nail” The Basics of ContractingMy buddy gave an extremely thorough presentation to our real estate club back in February, when he reviewed his past two LA renovation projects. Figured the Bigger Pockets commun...
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I've recently bought a couple of early 1990s houses with very little access through the dining/kitchen/living room areas. In fact to go from the kitchen to the dining room you had to go through the den, into the foye...
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Hello,I am in the early stages of trying to figure out of if this deal is something I should pursue. The property is 65,000 sq ft and in a great location but has been on the market for 3 years now. What I am looking t...
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Hello BP community,
I am curious about using shipping containers to build a small home in my backyard. I live on a large lot, and would like to add an in-laws quarter. I like the idea of shipping container because ...
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Hi everyone. I am looking for a Fee-Only CPF in Richmond, VA. Everything I look at shows annual fees of $6,000+. I am looking for someone to meet with once a year and review everything. I listened to episode 41 of the...
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Hi I am interested in a property a few blocks from the beach. The listing agent says the HOA does not provide flood insurance and I would have to purchase it separately which has made getting a mortgage difficult for ...
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Hello all, I am currently in design stage of a flip and I’m looking for a recommendation on a structural engineer who can engineer a beam to replace a load bearing wall. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated.
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HiThere was a fire in the bedroom of a duplex that I own. The fire department could not determine the cause. It appears like it started inside the bedroom, there was no burned wires inside the walls or anything. The i...
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Hi, I have a fairly solid deal of a property, but on investigation found that upstairs wall has a crack like this. What could be the cost of such a repair and if everything else in the house seems OK, would you go ...
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Hi Boston BP,I've recently put a Savin Hill 3-family triple decker under agreement that will need a substantial renovation prior to occupancy, including complete HVAC, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, as well as new...