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Paul B. Why are there so many ex-engineers in REI?
3 March 2023 | 52 replies

I've been a landlord since 2008, but only about six months ago did I decide I wanted to get more serious about real estate investing. I'm an engineer by day, which is why every time I hear an investor or a guru say th...

Nico Salgado Underwriting new construction apartment community
22 October 2019 | 4 replies

Hey everyone,
Anyone familiar with the process of underwriting a new construction project for an apartment building? I am stuck on offer price and building costs. Do I need architectural plans to get cost of construc...

Tim Williams I'm doing my first flipping, do I need to hire an architect?
20 February 2014 | 7 replies

Hi there,

I'm doing my first flipping in Miami. I got this great house that needs some changes, such as replacing windows, new electrical, some plumbing and turn down a kitchen wall to create an open concep...

Maria Teo joint or seperate contractor & engineer contracts
27 April 2020 | 3 replies

I've heard it is preferable to have separate contracts with each building professional (architect, engineer, contractor), but why?I received a contractor proposal including both the contractor fees and the engineering...

Nick Heil Create your own stormwater management plan?
21 February 2018 | 11 replies

Just curious if anyone has any experience creating their own storm water management plans?I own a 10.55 acre farm field in PA where I'm looking to put down a large gravel pad. I will use the pad to park portable stora...

Daria B. Foundation (previous work) how to get the report does it matter..
10 October 2015 | 1 reply

Greetings BP,Hope everyone is well this Friday!As the title suggests, there was previous work performed on the SFR (1400 sqft) 4/2 in 2008. The public records show the Engineering Executive Summary Report of recommend...

Ben C. Architect Quit What Now?
22 October 2017 | 34 replies

Hello,I had the unlucky misfortune of getting a very tough building inspector on a project I'm working on. The building inspector is asking for specs on what type of bolts should be used to attach the lally column pla...

Brian Ellis Anything I can add to show building Inspector? (photo attached)
26 June 2019 | 18 replies

Im looking to open up the floor plan, and would like to remove the center load bearing wall. I have talked to a few contractors and this is what we've come up with, the rafters are 2x6 and the roof is a 5 pitch. There...

Halle Doenitz LA and Palm Springs Investing
18 September 2021 | 5 replies

Hi all- This is my first post. I own a structural engineering firm and co-own a design-build firm. Both of these business endeavors are new (~2 years old). I have over a decade of structural engineering experience, pr...

Chen Avnery New to real-estate investments
15 March 2024 | 8 replies

Hi
My name is Chen Avnery, I am new to real estate investments in general and am focused on Columbus.
I have over 15 years of experience in software engineering, specializing in data and AI. I hope my abilities will...