The value of individual agents within this framework covers the spectrum from the relatively incompetent newcomer doing this as a partime hobby to the vastly experienced professional with a knack for negotiation and an ability to find a market for hard to sell properties. 

You get grandfathered into the codes that were in place at the time, you get the old setbacks, you don't pay an architect, engineer, city and permit fees, plan check costs, school fees and other costs that will not come with an existing house.Not saying that you can't build new for less than a remodel, but not usually when you add in all the costs above. 

It has something like tar in the foundation and crawl space so making it a full second story not sure I could get that permitted. 

unexpectedly, my ex-STR that did not get an STR permit when quotas were enacted, I got notice is getting its STR permit.  

You may need a building permit to install signage and depending on the area you may need an architect's drawing of it. 

It's a thrilling and rewarding world, but it can also be overwhelming for newcomers.

Should I recommend a lawyer to my client to assist with the financials and license / permits or is that not necessary?

Hey everyone, hoping to buy my first property within the next couple years and have built out some analytics using building permit data to help inform my decision.

We reconfigured the landscaping so the house had a private entrance and yard, and then added a kitchen and refreshed the interior, and had it permitted as a legal ADU.

Will you need to pull any permits which could lengthen your rehab projects?