Carly M.
What inspections should we get in Kansas City, MO
Hello! My husband and I are out of state investors in the Kansas City, MO. area. We were just there and put in an offer on a duplex in the Waldo area. The offer was accepted, we're ordering inspections and engineers r...
Jason Black
Self Storage Expansion
I currently own and operate a self storage facility in Ohio and I’m looking to expand. Does anyone have experience with expanding facilities or pro/cons on self storage building companies? Thank you
Zach DeRossette
Cracks In Brick Siding - Back out of deal or keep investigating
I am in contract on a house and the inspection report revealed some cracking on the brick siding. The inspector suggested to get a structural engineer to check it out. I'm debating whether it's worth it to spend $550 ...
Kyler J Sloan
How To Determine Weight Rating of Deck (For Hot Tub)
Who should I contact about determining how much weight a deck space is rated for? Thank you in advance for any insight.
Jason Wilson
Who is the right contractor to contact for structural questions?
Hi, so I have a property that is completely gutted down to the studs, with entire kitchens and bathrooms ripped out(2/1,3/2 - duplex that my father owns outright but is currently unlivable and vacant. He has bad credi...
Amir Saeed
Need Opinion on the Issues listed
I was pursuing a house in the past. I was not able to put a contract on the property as I was told someone already has an active contract on it. Later I was told the property is available and the original party has wi...
Benjamin Von Blon
Architect in Columbus Ohio
Hello everyone,Does anyone have a reference for an architect in Columbus? I am looking at the possibility of having a duplex rezoned as a triplex. I met with the city and discussed the process for the conversion. The...
Zane Kime
Project Manager in Southern Cal looking to learn more
Hey Everybody!I’ve been watching the forums for awhile and it’s high time for me to step up and introduce myself. My education is in structural engineering from Cal Poly SLO. I currently reside in Oceanside, CA. I ...
Jordan Wilson
Advice needed - foundation failure?
I'm trying to help a friend with her house & am looking for advice to give her. She has 3 bids ($25k, $54k & $58k) from foundation contractors & was told she has complete failure. The house is about 2300sf...
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New Member: IL
Howdy everyone,
First of all:
Having this as a free site with the invaluable insight of the other members is almost too good to be true...
Thank you.
On a side note...
I'm Jon and I'm currently in Illinois (Schaum...