Est After repair value 1.3mOther large scares: Many of the homes would have code violation issues, many have foundational issues (although my team is accustomed to fixing). no current city inspection but what happens when they implement code inspection department in 5yr 10yrs. 

Again, assuming this transaction is in CA.Here's some initial reading for you, which may help:Civil Code § 2945.4 CC - Foreclosure Consultant Violations (shouselaw.com)************************Alternative options may be to purchase the 1st TD and do the foreclosure yourselves, or gather the cash and buy it at the trustee sale. 

Lots of mobiles out there with 'add on' rooms but they have to be done to code to actually be added into the square footage. 

The house is sitting on the market under the R-2 Zoning code as a single-family house not as 2 o 3 units.

If you can't meet all of the other code requirements easily, it almost certainly wouldn't be worth the hassle to add another bedroom to your space.Bedroom Access. 

I am all about using the tax code to your advantage but flat-out LYING about being a professional is unethical, immoral, and WRONG!

It cost about $3200 (they will send you a discount code if you look at it a few times) and had 6 classes all 2 weeks long.

You need to make sure the policy/coverage you get is designed for this use and not a standard homeownes policy.The Lawyer and the town can give you an idea of the Modifications you may be required to make due to:- ADA compliance- Fire Code Compliance- other Laws/Ordiances that may be triggered when you move away from a Residential to a Commercial exposure

The space will not have head clearance to meet code (only 6' 4" like the bedroom) so my options are to cancel the project or proceed unpermitted.

Cities can modify their codes any time, making you change things that used to be legal when it was built.