Shawn Ryan
Zoning Variance & Permit Set Drawings
When applying for a zoning variance going from RS5 to Triplex/Multi and doing a gut renovation how detailed do your permit set drawings need to be in order to get approval from ZBA and local neighborhood meeting? (Do ...
Mari E Desilva
HUD foreclosure inspections
So, what does everyone think of the inspections conducted by HUD on a foreclosed property? I am in the process of buying a property. HUD's inspection said everything was OK as far as MEP but recommended a foundation i...
Mike C.
New construction loan?
My plan is to build a fourplex(townhomes). I have received quotes for just the shell/frame and a complete move-in ready build. The difference is close to 150k. I am comparing the complete build to the cost of the sh...
Jennifer MacDonald
Found a property............BUT
Found a HUD property I am really interested in-3 bedroom, 2 bath 1500 sq feet, nice area, etc. The HUD inspection states the plumbing failed their test. No further info available on this. No obvious signs of water ...
Zana Blue
Appraiser wants the water on
I had the water on for the inspection and appraisal period and had it turned off after that time. I did this because I had a vacant house with burst pipes and the damage was over $22,000 so now water is off in vacant...
Shane M
Gut Rehab - semi-gut?
I was checking out some other posts on gut rehabs, people talking about 25-50sq/ft. What if we are talking a completely cosmetic gut? Floors, cabinets, fixtures, sinks, toilets, tubs? (No electrical, plumbing)
Do you...
Jarred Black
Small 4plex deal: What would you do?
I've been presented a 4plex deal by one of my business partners. Each unit is 1bedroom shotgun style around 650sf. The building is vacant and all 4 units will need to be built out. The building is around 85 years old ...
Jay Cho
Would you buy a house with a lot of renovation done but no permit
Hello Alla house on sale now has done a lot of renovation including 3 new bathrooms and two new bedrooms, new kitchens, new electrical panel, new electrical baseboards and removed old oil radiators.The thing is he did...
Joshua Jarvis
After Acquisition - What's Next?
I'm 3 years into flipping and investing and loving every minute of how this business can stretch (and stress) you! I've had the blessing (and more recently a curse) of using GCs to do almost all rehab on my investmen...
S. Perry
Utilities, specifically water
In the process of getting a SFH ready for rent. Property sits on over 2 acres, with a portion of it zoned commercial and 2 buildings on it that we will maintain use of. Separate drives to the home and buildings. Unles...