Some I have heard will just make you tear out the entire unpermitted portion and begin again.  

Since I live in Raleigh, I do not know much about the area and I'm hoping to find a connection to discuss the area that these properties are located.  2 of the homes are currently rented and the other is probably going to need extensive work or tear down.  

I helped with every flip, kept track of financials for them and even went 50/50 on my first "flip" (although it wound up being a tear down, subdivided and then sold to a builder.)I wanted to follow in their footsteps but was guided to go to University, get a degree and then snag a 9-5 corporate job.

Hi all,I'm not sure how to focus this...So I have done a couple of minor to easy rehabs where I didn't need to tear down any walls or build structures.

Security deposits do not belong to the owner until/unless the tenant leaves and there is damage beyond ordinary wear and tear. 

In both instances the properties are definitely considered tear downs for highest and best use.

If they could find  a perfect property in one of the zones they could tear down the house on it and build their dream retirement home? 

This makes investing in the renovation of one nearly impossible to justify, since your improvements probably won't affect the sell price for a buyer that plans to tear it down. 

He tells me to meet him at this house he is tearing down , it has some stuff I may want .

The apart was repainted before we lived in but, I beleive this is a normal wear and tear, I did not break any wall, window or cabinets...