Commercial units rehabbing

[Handie Kunen]

Fellow Bigger Pocketeers. We found this great value add opportunity of an 8 unit, with 6 being residential and 2 first floor units commercial. The property needs a lot of work, especially the commercial units, which need to be gutted. Without having any experience dealing with commercial property renovation, we are concerned about what it entails to rehab the property. Specially, what kind of permitting process does it entail? Do we need an architect or engineer given that the units are almost in shell condition? Any other considerations? It may vary by county / state, so is it best to call up the zoning / permitting office? This property is in Easton Pennsylvania. Thank you very much in advance.