Jumped in and just bought my first rental but I dont know how to deal with rehabbing..

[Jonathan Ramsuchit]

Hey BP!

I just purchased my first duplex, 3/1 over 3/1. It had an extension that was unfinished but I have no idea if it had permits to be a bedroom. I figured I can turn it to a bedroom to snag some more rent out of it since im rehabbing anyway, but it dawned on me that I may need a permit to see if its a bedroom. I have to make a decision ASAP because I had contractors quote me and I need to get back to them  so it can be rent ready before winter. If someone can point me in a direction that I need to look in so I can find out how to proceed I would be very grateful.

Thanks,

Jonathan