The issue there is the $10,000 cash bond they require when applying for the permit and the length of time it takes to get your money back when you successfully complete work on the property.

The days of "my word are my bond" are long gone, particularly in larger communities where other agents don't know you personally.

If they inherited the home, there are likely emotional bonds they have with the property. 

The problem can be solved by having some adhesive or bonding glue on hand, it just makes for more fuss.

Hostile HOAAnd of course financing.. what if you need off site improvements how are you going to pay those is the local jurisdiction going to help or you have to pay it.. or can you do an improvement district with some sort of bond act.

I believe I can demonstrate that the property was originally used as a two-unit dwelling, which could strengthen my case.I want to ensure this deal is still viable and that securing the proper permits is realistic, as my financial projections are based on this being a multifamily property.

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@Colleen Woods, the redemption bond protects only your lender who loans money for the purchase.

You can't eliminate all risk from owning RE and if that is what you are trying to do then you should invest in something where someone can't sue you like stocks or bonds. 

Would try to go after his bond if he is bonded too !