I can't imagine what the competition is like today in light of this insane summer market. 

I'm sure people are still buying in every state.I imagine that's it has more to do with city and county rules, regulations and what the local attractions are.

I look at every single item in the pro forma and imagine that it is complete BS, and see if I can challenge it.

Just imagine how your head will explode over a level 7 event? 

I typically am working with suppliers of red iron beams, but I would imagine suppliers would still have something.https://www.engineeringtoolbox... is a great free resource for information on different types of materials.Hope this helps at least some!

I can’t imagine many parties of 8+ people are looking to stay on a random weeknight.

My heart skips a beat as I imagine the bills of digging a new gas supply line out to the street.

I would go with "3) get a structural engineer to "stamp" it and say that it's up to code" Can you imagine what you'd be in for if someone died in an un-permitted bedroom when you have knowledge and have been notified by the city?

One can imagine this makes it difficult (ie more costly) when adequate guidance is not given.

Two days go by and I wake up to a text message from my tenant of a video of the basement flooding with an active leak at 6:50AM.