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I am adding value to my primary residence by adding a shower to a half bath and adding interior square footage by insulating the laundry room portion of the garage. I'm doing the majority of the work myself and only contracting out the rough in plumbing. Originally I had planned to get the required permits from the city, but I had a contractor that I work with recommend to not go through the time, money, and headache of the permitting process since it's my primary residence and I can most likely "get away" with it. I plan to refinance this property in a year and a half and turn it into a long-term rental, so I am weighing the short-term benefit advice from this contractor with the risk of getting pegged for doing work without a permit. I live in a smaller and older suburb of Fort Worth where I am less likely to get tracked down (I see evidence of work on properties all around me that are clearly not permitted or up to code), but also know that the specs on the house will change with the appraisal district once I get the property refinanced. Interested in thoughts from those more experienced than I am. I want to do things the right way, but feel the pressure of a tight budget that will get drained considerably by the permit fee and multiple inspection fees.

A little un orthodox but, make sure to frame and put sheeting on the outside of your garage.

Frame in late afternoon. Finish framing and install window on Saturday and install sheeting on Sunday.

The more you get done on the weekend than great.

Good Luck

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Fort Worth, Texas

I have always had a Realtor that can call the listing agent and find out what offer will work.

simple simon!

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I've done similar repairs.

$4000-$5000. Is more realistic and reasonable.

This is a handyman and plumber issue.

Get your PM to have both work toga if possible.

Does your other bathroom have a bath.?

Maybe consider just a shower in that bathroom.?

Just some ideas.

Keep having Contractors go and give you bids. One may be slow on work and is willing to do it much cheaper

Good Luck

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San Diego, California

Get yourself the following.

Great Realtor

Several Wholesalers

Great Contractor

Great Mentor

good luck !

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Phoenix, Arizona

Cash flow in Phoenix area.

Good luck.

Hold on to it 4 years and very easily doubled in valuation.

Appreciation is King.!!

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Phoenix, Arizona

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