Permitting - Thinking about buying unpermitted houses

[Troy Takamoto]

Hi BP,

I'm new to the bigger pockets forums.  I found a lender sale with 4 single family homes and 1 duplex.  Just did the walk-thru and the homes are about 90% complete.  After the walk-thru, I found out that all the single family homes were built unpermitted.   The unpermitted houses are above ground and has an attic so easy access to check wiring and plumbing.  

Does anyone have experience with getting the permits and home inspection after the fact?   How much it would cost?  What steps do I need to take?  

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.  

[Chris Seveney]

@Troy Takamoto

I would absolutely speak to local authorities as we looked at one in my area and it would have been easier to knock down and start over.

Remember it’s more than just electrical and plumbing - foundation compaction, concrete strength, framing etc.

I would not touch them