Hello. Been trolling these forums for a while and finally decided to tap the collective knowledge of the BP community. Here is my scenario that I have been pulling my hair out trying to sort. It is a good problem but ...

Hello everyone,
I have some contracting specific questions in regards to Houston. My family has done hundreds of projects in Illinois on the commercial and residential side. I myself moved to Houston a few years ago. ...

Hi all! My name is Stephen Pelcher and my wife Athena and I have made it our goal to begin real estate investing! I am a Senior Manager at a regional accounting firm in the area and my wife is a self-employed hair sty...

I am close to making an offer on a strip mall. This strip mall is adjacent to a Home Depot and is covered by a CC&R written by Home Depot. This CC&R has ridiculous restrictions severely limiting who can be a t...

Hi all,I'm going to build a new condo apartment (8units) from crash (all utilities such water-hookup, electric, sewer are available). Usually the owner would need to work with an architecture and a developer for such ...

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I am new to the community and seeking counsel.

Long story short, I am an architect with a little construction background who happens to have an entrepreneurial spirit. Professionally and personally, I va...

Just read an interesting article in the Washington Post about a home loan program that rolled out a couple weeks ago for low to moderate income home buyers. If there are any lenders out there spearheading this, please...

Hello everyone.  This is my first post here but have really enjoyed reading up these past few weeks.  Glad I found this site.  It's addictive.
I am getting ready to break ground on my first 2 rentals.  I am approved ...

I am renting a two bedroom and a severe amount of mold is growing in one of the bedrooms. I notified my management about it, two technicians have looked at it and the property manager, and they basically blamed me say...

Hey BP, I own a duplex next to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. They have announced that they intend to expand their facilities. We are in the process of negotiations and I'm wondering how best to proceed. I'd love to h...