Dan L.
Self Storage Conversion
Hello all! I have a question about self-storage conversions.
I am purchasing a commercial property that is completely empty, and basically was not completely finished when it was abandoned about 10 years ago. There ...
Clint G.
Foundation issues: Run for the hills or repair it?
I'm looking to invest in my first property. One SFH I liked today has some foundation issues. I'm not sure of the extent yet but I have a foundation company coming to quote it tomorrow. I don't have it under contract ...
John Blackman
Crowd Funded New Construction Diary
Thank you @J Scott for starting the new construction diary. It's been our inspiration to do one of our own now. In this thread we are going to track the progress of our first Crowd Funded new construction project in...
Loren Becker
$21,000 foundation There has to be a better way to get this done!
I recently purchase a house to flip. I have ran into a snag the foundation is basically nonexistent. Two major structural companies have bid the work and have quoted ridiculous pricing. If I hire a structural engin...
Matt Stocking
New to the BP community and to REI
Greetings from sunny Southern California (Fontana). My name is Matt Stocking and I am an aspiring real estate investor. After reading a few books on REI I feel it is time I get off the sidelines and get more out of ...
Chris Iley
Deck question, can I leave the structure like this?
This is a flip property. The deck had some very rough looking boards so we decided to just put in new decking and railing. But I have some concerns with the way the beam and posts are connected. I feel like that’s...
Nina Ricci
Bulging Brick and Star Bolts - A Concern?
Hey everyone!So my partner and I were looking at this property in Philadelphia. Everything looks good, but we did notice on the outside a set of those star-shaped bolts. Should this be a huge concern/is this a red fla...
Chandler Burton
Site plan needed for re-zoning single family to duplex
Hello!I live in Denver and my property is a single family home, but the land is zoned to support a duplex.The house was separated into two units up/down when I bought it, with separate entrances, electricity and water...
Paloma Carmen
Buying a MFH with major foundation repairs done
The property is 93 years old and had 7 beams replaced and 65 piers replaced. The midpoint is de-elevated between 0-2in. A structural engineer deemed it compliant with 2018 international residential code as of january ...
Brandon Low
Structural Engineer vs Foundation Repair Company
I had a car drive through my property last week and there is a big whole in the side of my house. You can see the thread that I started over here:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/1984...I need to get some...