I have a 2.5 car detached garage, and I'm thinking about converting the extra 0.5 of the garage, about 240 sq ft, into a studio apartment to rent out. I'm in Bartlett, IL, and I'm interested in hearing any tips for th...

Hi BPers! I need some assistance with locating contractors or firms that have experience with finishing basements. Here's the background information: I have a property in San Jose, CA that has a basement. The previous...

My house is separate from my garage, and my garage is 750 sq ft. How can I go about finding out from the city/ or what do i do or who to call to find out if I can legally turn it into a livable space to rent out separ...

Hello all,I am working on remodeling my first investment, and I need to have the old, thirty-year old carpets ripped up and replaced with laminate / vinyl to look like wood for the living room, dining room and kitchen...

A fellow submarine officer and I luckily got stationed in Boston together at the same time. We bought a 2-family in Somerville equidistant from both Davis and Porter squares. We are both independently remodeling our s...

Hey all, I am relatively new to the group. I am very impressed with the experienced professionals here and am glad that I stumbled upon this site.  I am a seasoned real estate attorney and enjoy not only practicing la...