All Forum Posts by: Charles Kelly

Great idea Kevin Paulk.  I never thought to do that.  Its somewhat difficult in the Philly building permit center but that is a good thread to follow.   Especially since the cost of an Architect is pretty high but if they have already drawn up plans maybe more affordable to get a copy providing its the same design.

As Kevin M. said, the permits are misleading.  I've experienced it myself but thought I was the only one.  I hired a plumber, but when I saw the permit, someone else name was on it.  I was totally shocked.  When I asked at the L&I department, they just shrugged their shoulders and said, "yeah, it happens".  
After seeing their work, I now know why they don't have a licenses.

I am also finding out why most investors that I talk to in Philadelphia are doing the work without permits.

Thanks guys.  I really appreciate you help.  

Thanks Sanise Hass.  I appreciate the help.

I've tried thumbtack, angies list, yelp and big pockets link to home advisor. 
talked with three of them, they each had different solutions to repairs and only one gave me a quote even though they all said they wanted the job.  

Philadelphia has some strict building rules and paperwork.  We are now required to get an architect and engineer to draw up plans to submit with the building permit application or the city will not give me a permit.

Its just rehab of the interior of a row home.  Its unreal.

I'm gona try your home depot suggestion since I always there anyway.

Thank you so much.  

Looking for real recommendations on investor-friendly, DEPENDABLE contractors in the area. Having many issues with permits and getting someone on the job of a Kensington row home. A little help would go a long way. Hoping someone in here can help. TY

Wow !  Thanks @Myka Artis  that might just be my solution.  That is an awesome service too.  I would live to be part of something like that.  
The county bureaucrats are the ones restricting me.  I'm in a zone that is one block from the weekly rentals too.  I don't even understand that either.  There doesn't seem to be any real zoning layout that makes sense to me.  I would think they would want the tax dollars.  Very confusing. 

Thank you again.

Thanks Jason.  

Love the passion.  Your right, I will find a way.

I'm new to BP, so if you could please excuse my newbie-ness.  

I have a property in Florida that only allows minimal rentals of 28 days.  Does anyone know of anyway around this?