Permits and inspections of everything in city of Miami was overwhelming but I learned a lot

I think we’ll see more municipalities start offering tax incentives, fast-track permitting, and infrastructure support—because, like you said, we can’t just keep building Class A at sky-high costs and expect it to solve the problem.Curious—are you seeing any cities or counties that are ahead of the curve on zoning or incentives?

So they permitted the room as a bedroom and do the work through a contractor for $20,000 and now they get more money today due to livable pace added verse a dining room that was not providing as much value as a rental. 

Maybe they didn't have proper permits? 

Property tax, occupancy tax, personal property tax, business tax, permit/inspection fees, higher than standard utility fees, ever-increasing fees by the platforms.  

Duplex have different zoning that may permit additional units.

.- Then you need to register for a commercial activity licensehttps://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/g...- Once you have a commerical activity license you can finally get your rental licensehttps://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/g...All of the above will be done using the eClipse online portal systemIf your property is built before 1978:The system will kick back your application and you will not be able to get a rental license until you get a Lead Safe test.This is when you will hire a licensed 3rd party to come out and doing a lead test for you.

Does the time and effort behind designing, permitting, and building the ADU count towards the REP status?

Adding a bathroom that has been "permitted" usually adds value.

But building permits are WAY down so we’ll have a shortage of housing in a couple years.