I would start by going to the planning department and getting their free feedback.

I took the matter to the Washington Department of Labor and Industry, but because the contractor was no longer licensed, bonded and insured, they couldn't help me.

You as the new developer must prove to yourself that the 24 units in fact is real and can be built without undue cost, time, and political risk.I would ask to set up a meeting with the city planning department, have your broker and architect go with you, ask as many questions as you can about:A.

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Your local building department should be able to help.

You have to reach out to respective departments.

I called the Division Manager at the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

If I remember right, it's the planning department with the City that does this.

How any given REO property will actually get sold is a mystery of the ages.If you are very lucky, the bank in question is small, or has a "REO" department and hopefully a website with some REO listings that your property is listed on.

When you get a human to talk with at either auction.com or TenX, dont take the note that a legal will get in touch with you, instead keep talking till they can either give a manager's or legal departments contact # to talk to, OR ask them what your other options are.