Stu Holbrook
Tiny homes, cottages and pocket neighborhoods.
Recently I have become excited with finding affordable options for comfortable and practical living. Tumbleweed Tiny Homes jumped out as did designers like Ross Chapin Architect. I think the growing demographic of old...
John Lyszczyk
Should I get my contractors License?
I am about 50% done with my study course for the Michigan General Contractor's exam. The main reason I want to get licensed is so I can pull permits on my own, and do most of the work on my rentals/fix-n-flips.
My q...
Lindsay Wilcox
Licenses
What kinds of licenses does it make sense to hold? Or what kinds of licenses do YOU hold?
I've seen some debate about real estate licenses, but what about, for example, general contractor licenses if you do a lot of ...
David Yee
How to finance an ADU?
Hello. My primary residence has a large backyard that can easily fit an ADU. Based on some online calculators I used, I can probably get a HELOC of about $150k in 3 years time. It could cost up to $450k to build the A...
Adam Sha
Analyzing Pros and Cons: Building an ADU vs. Buying Rental Property in a Cheaper Mark
I'm at a crossroads and need some advice from those with experience in real estate. I'm trying to decide between building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on my existing property (secured permit) and investing in a re...
Pamela Gondeck
Our buying agent is incompetent - need input
We’re buying a coastal property and made the mistake of not getting references for an agent in that area. The one we ended up with is incompetent. Skipping past other issues to the about to be deal-breaker: We’re past...
Frank Harris
Does anybody have a New Build with Blacktip Construction Group in Cape Coral Florida?
Hello, I'm trying to find out if anybody on this forum has had a New Contruction house built by Blacktip Construction group or is in the process of building. I would love to connect and ask a few questions.
Justin F.
Upgrading Underground Powerlines - Trenching PG&E Bay Area
Hi,
I've got underground powerlines and the PG&E vault box is across the street on my neighbors property. PG&E said if I wanted to upgrade my existing 100A electrical panel to 200A, I'd have to trench from m...
Alan Asriants
Taking on a major construction project in 2025 - What are some common hurdles?
As the title of the post mentions, I am taking on an extensive rehab this coming year and am really excited for it!
This is a twin home in Ardmore - which is an amazing area, and I am really enhancing the property.
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Thomas Fawole
Buying a Vacant Lot in An Upscale Neighborhood
Hi BP members. I would appreciate your opinions on this matter. I’m not familiar with vacant lots. I’ve read a lot about analyzing properties but not much about analyzing vacant lots. I came across a vacant lot in an ...