My concern is whether the city could deny permits for these modifications, such as removing walls or converting a garage, or if they are mainly just concerned with safety and habitability.

This is an excellent platform for networking and enhancing your knowledge.

I may participate in CitaDAO's Genesis IRO, seems like it just started today, and has raised over $900k so far in the tokenization of a $20m buildinghttps://twitter.com/citadao_io...requires alot of crypto knowledge, metamask, so I'm trying to figure those out right now...

Happy to connect and knowledge share if you are interested.

@David Randolph - my use of the word "threatened" is in regards to the statements made by, as at the time I understood it to be, the real estate agent negotiating the sale to inform me that I could be sued and a lien placed because I was refusing to sell, which would mean that either I agree to sell and put my children on the street or I refuse and they will sue to take possession and I would still put my children on the street, I took that as a threat to the well being and safety of my children, legally it may not be a threat, ethically and morally, it is to me.

Do you have a base of knowledge that can be useful?

You do not want to go cheap on this, especially when it's for life safety. 

Basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC knowledge will go a long way.

Partnering with Ron was invaluable, as his local knowledge supported effective decision-making and helped us navigate any market-specific challenges efficiently.

NSPIRE inspections will more accurately reflect the true physical conditions of properties and ensure that property owners adopt sound maintenance practices to eliminate health and safety hazards that may pose a threat to residents.