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Hey! I'm looking into getting started with flipping houses in Southern California. I'd like to learn more about permits. I'm looking to get my general contractor's license. Can a general contractor license allow me to...
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Hello, my name is Chuck Russell and I’m currently a contractor in my he Cincinnati area looking to start some fix and flips of my own or with partnerships and start building a rental portfolio. Im originally from Trav...
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Everyone is always talking about the pros and cons your realtor's license, but what about those of getting your General Contractor License (GC)? Especially those who make a living off of flipping and / or building hou...
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Hey All - I have a few rental properties out in Boise where things were pretty easy going, but just moved to Seattle and am looking for our first primary residence. We've got a healthy budget, but get scared away from...
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Hi everyone! I am currently in the market for land where I can build a new construction (ground-up construction).
I recently read about the HomeStyle loan on BiggerPockets and wondering if anyone in Chicago has had e...
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How do you know a rough ball park of how much a contractor is going to charge before asking them to come out & bid the work? What signs do you look for so that you don't waste their time or yours when their pricin...
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Hi All I am weighing the benefits replacing and old parking pad with Asphalt vs. Concrete. This is on a 7 unit apartment building that I am rehabbing in Boise Idaho. I intend to hold this property as a rental for at l...
Hello, I am new to BP and I am thinking of building duplex to rent. Is there any builder direct to investors here around Kalamazoo-Grand Rapids, MI area? I would also like to discuss with anyone with prior experience....
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Hello! I have a duplex and on one side the tenant is going on their tenth year. The want to build a deck and pergola in the back yard that attaches to the house like a lean-to. I feel like I need to get a RE attorne...
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Hey guys and girls. My brother in law and I plan to start investing by building new homes. I have a friend who used to be a home builder who can build me a 2000 as fr 4bd 2.5 bath home for 100k. I found a lot that I r...