Most of my initial meetings and conversations happen after 4pm and on the weekend.

I'm a little concerned that someone local may be more prone to having lots of guests in and out.Do you advertise (in the listing or in screening conversations) that you're specifically looking for traveling professionals?

Waiting for appraisal and mortgage before I have a conversation with them. 

Usually found within a niche - like industrial property reuse outside of Pittsburgh, or shopping center conversion to self storage.  

Underpinning or an addition would make most conversions not feasible economically. 

Don't engage the conversation again. 

That conversation might guide how you approach the township about permits, but I would agree with Nathan that you'll likely pay some fines in addition to the typically paperwork. 

My wife works less than two miles away.My brother and I have never had an honest conversation about time or money.

I would begin to have a conversation with an architect/engineer and someone who understands zoning to see the possibilitiesGood LuckGino

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