All Forum Posts by: Ziad Hamati

I follow unpermitted work almost on 80 percent of the  properties that I do !

The one  item that scares me the most is when they build over the set backs,

or  within 1-5 feet of a fence line ( property line).  This is wear a neighbor could call

the city and complain.

Most neighbors will never go inside your property during construction. 

Most inspectors especially when you go to sell your property will just look for issues to

make sure the building is safe, namely plumbing and electrical .

City inspectors will tear the house apart.  Keep them out of  your property!!!

No dumpster!  No trash in front yard! Respectful contractors that  keep everything

low keyed.

Make sure you contractor is doing everything in code , namely plumbing, electrical,

and roofing.

Its all about safety !

No bank Real Estate agent, or appraiser is going to call the city up to "kill the deal"

It just doesn't happen!

Hello,

I recently purchased a property in Las Vegas. I purchased the SFR as a 2 bed/2 bath, but it has a 3rd room that is an office. There is already a cutout where a closet could go simply by framing it in.

If I add the closet in order to market the home as a 3/2, do I need to pull permits or inform the title company to make it official?  Has anyone done this before and do you have any recommendations?

Thanks,

MS 

@Richie Thomas

Hi Richie,

Thanks for reaching out. I did purchase the home and yes, I was actually able to get it converted back to a 3 bedroom and have the county records reflect as such.

Thanks,

Mark

I'm going to close next week on a property I'm planning to BRRRR. It's currently a 3/1.5 in a neighborhood full of the same 3/1.5 houses. As you enter the house, you first walk into a living room. I'm considering building a wall in this room with French doors in it and adding a closet to make it a 4th bedroom. This way, it can still be used as a living area if tenants choose to do so but it will also count as a bedroom. I'd imagine having a 4th bedroom can bring in a higher appraisal and rent. Do you think this is worthwhile?

In FL. What's the procedure for me to update the records?

Also, when asking for an appraisal, will it get appraised based on public records or by the actual number of bedrooms even though one is without a permit? 

problem was it wasn't grounded. We had a friend come by and mess with it...I'm not sure what he did, but the inspector came by and gave me my legal full bath...perfect, cause I already sold it as such.