The green markers are the old septic, there is no permit on file for that. 

I’m using the funds to pay for the SDU which should be $45K (not including permit/taxes) and then I’m planning on pulling a Home Equity Loan where I will payoff the credit cards and use any additional funds to invest into my next deal.Some additional information, during this process I did learn that most business credit does not appear on your credit report with the expectation of the initial inquiry.

Pull records and permits from the city/county. 

Make sure that it either was added with permit or is not counted in the footage.- hardscape is expensive.  

For example, the city of Palm Springs has a hard-limit on the number of STR rental permits it allows (and it has a huge "wait list").   

My name is Aya and I'm excited to dive into the world of real estate and property management.As a newcomer, I'm eager to learn from experienced mentors, real estate agents, lenders, contractors/handymen, bookkeepers, CPAs, lawyers, insurance agents, and property managers.

My family is already in construction however we can’t start doing anything until we have permits with the city.

It seems to have the highest fees for permits and STR’s in general but it’s the closest to all the major attractions.. do you have any tips and pointers to help me stand out or get started?

Their software does NOT look at your individual house but they price it by the subdivision/street and adjust for various items, like square footage, permitted improvements ect.  

I did get a zoning permit for a first floor CMX-2 property in Philadelphia.