Frank Greg
GC: Average Total Labor Cost on New Build
Question for the GC's out there... in markets such as Charlotte, Nashville, New Orleans, Orlando etc (Southeast), what would most GC's quote as a ballpark estimate for total labor cost (if owner is supplying all build...
Brad Pickett
Gobundance and their M1 program
I learned about Gobundance through a couple of the podcasts on BP. They also have a program for individuals with < 1 mil net worth called M1 or march to a million. I am considering joining at 300/ month. Here is w...
Brandon Sturgill
Columbus, O. Approaching 40% Population Growth Milestone
The Columbus Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) was released for public comment by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Committee (MORPC), and it's looking bright in the capital city...the Columbus re...
Kim H.
What to Do with Small Three Bedroom Units
I finally got a chance to see inside the multi-family that I am purchasing in the DFW area. What I thought were 5 one bedroom units are actually 5 three bedroom units (around 900 sq. feet each) with one fairly lar...
Raymond E. Hopkins
IN A WORLD OF APPS; WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE APPS FOR REI?
In a world of APPS; what are some of your favorite apps for REI? I just purchased an IPAD for business purposes (tax write off). I have the MLS listing apps; such as Zillow, Trulia, and Redfin. I also have heard of...
Crystal Dundas
Heating optionS to prevent high turnover - philadelphia, pa
I have a duplex in West Philadelphia's University City area. The property is all electric, no gas. I am having a challenge with one of my units. It is about 1500 sqft, 3stories, 3br, 2ba and being heated by an electri...
Joe Splitrock
Happiest Places to Live and Most are in California!
I am always interested when "best places" lists are published to see the effect it can have on growth of cities. I know in my city of Sioux Falls that when we have made it on many lists and it attracts people to reloc...
Adam York
Units won't rent??
Hey Everyone,My wife and I are managing our first property and are having an extremely difficult time getting tenants. It's 12 units of lofts in a great area, walking distance from one of the most popular downtown hot...
Christian Podedworny
Building low income housing using Shipping Containers ?
I am looking to build a 5-15 unit multifamily complex using shipping containers which are fully built from China.After having read dozens of articles about building multifamily using shipping containers I am convinced...
Jeff Warner
Do it yourself "Yellow Letter" - A how to guide!
First off I'll start with my disclaimer:
This is MY version of a "Do it yourself" yellow letter. I know there are other ways to do it and companies that you can pay that will d...