The other lender is with Fairway Independent Mortgage, who has a department of renovation loan specialists who come in and assist when a renovation loan is needed. 

I don't have any personal connections out-of-state that would be particularly helpful in this department.

According to the finance department this is common action so the county doesn't then take ownership. 

I am very proud of his achievements and can’t wait to see him continue on his journey of wealth building and living a life by design.Here is his deal breakdown: Purchase Price: $255,000Down Payment 5%: $12,750Mortgage Payment: $1,731Rent: $1350 & $1200 (Scott will be occupying the $1,200 unit) Payment Out of Pocket: $381                                                                                 The head of our marketing department is also under contract on his first property.

I never again want to have to tell him that I cannot get him to a game because my department is not at capacity and I can't get off.

Talk to Los Angeles Building And Safety Department.

They showed the lease to the utility department and then their electric was turned on.

National tenants tend to have chosen brokers for a state,county etc. they work with to scrub sites.The real estate department heads at national companies and brand names are very busy.

All the other banks I tried wanted to send me to their commercial department once they found out I already had 3 mortgages.

Alternatively, you or your realtor could visit the building department to confirm whether or not a permit was issued for this work in the garage.