All Forum Posts by: Jamie Ryan

Hi Danny, One option is to call local property managers to find out who they are using for agents/brokers. You really want to have someone looking to help you find a good investment and not make a quick sale. An agent that has a good sense of what investors are looking for help weed out properties that wont cash flow / overpriced. I was recently in Billerica and there are a good amount of nice homes mixed with not so nice homes and seemed like a good place for some value add for flipping. 

Good luck!

@Haley M. every town is a little bit different but the process has generally the same steps. One quick way to learn about what a town requires is to call them and ask to speak w/ zoning or a plans examiner. Find out what they will allow and also what they require to pull a building permit. 

Lots of towns require stamped plans and affidavits from an architect, insurance from contractor and a construction license. Building permit applications are generally found online. 

Hi @Haley M., 

Inspectional services at 1010 Mass ave 5th floor will have the answers for you. There is a zoning / plans examination counter and are there to answer any questions. If you ever have any questions on permitting in Boston send me a message and I may be able to help. I am a permit expediter for a GC in Boston and permitting can be tricky. ISD is open until 7 on Thursdays if you can't get out of work early. 

@Taylor Thompson I got down to Bostons Inspectional services department at 1010 Mass Ave, 5th floor. There are people all the time asking about changing the zoning. It is definitely worth the time to go down there in person and talk to a plans examiner at the counter. ISD is extremely busy with lack of work force right now and you may be waiting awhile to hear back. They are open until 7pm on Thursdays. 

@Charlie MacPherson I have been looking on the north shore and metro west for a house hack awhile being originally from there. Living in Boston now and the South is looking much more promising! I am thinking on becoming a realtor as well. Hopefully you have found some great success!