Usually no permits or consultants needed $25-$45 per sq ftLit Rehab: includes cosmetic scope, plus updating Kitchens and baths, maybe new mill work and doors, perhaps some updating of HVAC systems or MEPS issues.

You'd likely need some help navigating the short term rental permit process.

As part of the renovation, all of these were remedied however the violations were not cleared as I suspect the renos were done without the full permitting.The purchase agreement had a requirement to clear the violations prior to sale but the Seller and I agreed a fairly substantial seller credit to clear the violations as it was recognized there were risks around the renovation work and potential non compliance with permits that I may have to remedy.

From an ROI perspective, there is much more money to be made in development, or investing in the booming short-term rental market in the Southeast where laws are significantly less restrictive (particularly in North Carolina, where municipal permitting is illegal).

Is is possible to put a tiny home on it without getting permits?

My advice for you (and my future self) so far is:- be very detailed about underwriting your deal- add at least 30% to what you think your rehab will cost (even if this figure came from a GC)- have a really detailed design concept before work starts (including fixtures/trim/color scheme/etc)- check with your city/township's building department and see what permits you need up front- have more than one exit strategy- add a few weeks/months to your projected timeline- purchase cash if at all possible- build relationships, take notes, and learn lessons along the way- have funGood luck! 

Hi everyone, we have a property under contract but we just got informed that there are alterations done to the house without appropriate permits.

However, the initial costs for land, labor, materials, and permits can add up.

Our goal is to convert it back to a 3-4 unit property for long-term and short-term rentals.As I currently reside in Washington DC, I'm unfamiliar with the local permit processes and requirements.

Two contributing factors are high construction costs and regulations that make obtaining a construction permit difficult.California already has a large housing shortage.