Buy it as a duplex, do all the permits, etc, necessary for it to legally be a 3-unit.

Both require a postal permit so the saving is gobbled up fast.  

When you apply for a rental license do they look for un-permitted work?

As someone who recently completed my first fix-and-flip project, I can share a few challenges that took me by surprise:Navigating the local permitting process was more complex and time-consuming than I anticipated.

I recommend you talk to an attorney to avoid making a legal mistake that permits them to stay longer.

Customer service doesn't even begin to describe this chain of events; this is guided missile level sales follow up and over the top attention to detail and customer attraction.

Never trust zoning and permitting assumptions.5. 

I am planning on visiting the P&Z department in Douglas Co. to get a walkthrough of how to obtain a building permit this week. 

In general, when I've called Cobb County, I've found it really depends on who you talk to, some of the people there are knowledgeable and helpful and some really don't have a clue and are not very customer-service-oriented. 

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