Duane Ward
Accessory Hacks vs True Multiplex Investment
I've been doing research after seeing so many accessory apartments listed as multifamilies in long island. After understanding the nuances and history more, I'm wondering, are there certain towns or hamlets in long is...
Katelyn Atcavage Robideaux
how to add value/invest without the capital??
I know there are so many ways to get started in investing WITHOUT the capital. What has been most successful? What has been least successful? are you partnering/ adding value in a deal before physical investing? does ...
Sean Coppom
AIA contracts and Initial Deceision Maker/Dispute Resolution
Hi all,Looking to get some feedback on who to use as an Initial Decision Maker (on an AIA contract) for dispute resolution for a construction project in Denver, CO. For various reasons we don't want to use the archit...
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...
Alexander Palomares
To build or not to build
Hi all. I have an empty lot in so.ca. that trying to decide what to do with it. I purchased it approx 11yrs ago for 12k and its now valued at 60k. It has utilities already there. Zoning is for Single Fam. Im wonderi...
Tyriek Hull
First hard money loan
Hello so I just closed on my first property and thought I was educated with how hard money lenders works but seems I may have misunderstood. So I have a fully funded construction budget of 58k. But it sounds like I ha...
Chad Pantel
Conex Box (shipping container) as Short term rental.
Brain storming with a friend about short term rentals. The idea of using Conex boxes was brought up. Has anyone don’t this yet? The biggest problem that I’ve thought of so far is insurance. I contacted an agency and t...
Emmeriah McDowell
How do I Become a Contractor?
Hi!I am a complete rookie when it comes to real estate. My plan is to become a contractor and rehab properties with my partner in Houston. However, there is no guide to becoming a contractor. Should I go to school for...
Andreas Mueller
The Apartment Boom is Coming! But does it matter?
Welcome to A Skeptical Real Estate Dude, my weekly post here in BP, coming at you live from Nashville, TN. Every week I write a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, for all you tub...
Kim H.
Rehab Costs
I have been reading about construction costs for rehab on MF units. How do you find good quality, but low cost per unit construction? Do you use the large national apartment remodeling companies or local people? ...