A Self-Certified permit review would likely only take a few weeks; as compared to 4-6 Months for a project which is not "Self-Certified" and needs to go through the "Standard Plan Review" process.A Zoning analysis should be performed for your property ASAP using a Plat of Survey to ensure you would be allowed to build what you want to build, and check for any potential "Setback" concerns when it comes to adding Dormers...

As much as 70% of the deals wholesalers bring to title, don't close, so you could very well loose your earnest money, as well as any expenses you put out for inspection, option money, contractor bids, survey, etc. 

If you survey the landscape of coaching program graduates, a consistent theme emerges: those that "make it" tend to have the drive, curiosity, passion, grit, relience and focus to weather the journey... 

Yes, I understand that they sent a different engineer to survey the property the second time.

Look for a small/mid size local bank that specializes in this, they will detail what you need, survey, building permit, architectural plans and a builder contracted for starters.Or when you're ready to subdivide/redevelop you just sell to a builder and have them split the lots and transfer title to you for your smaller lot, he keeps the others and let him mess with the utilities and building. 

You can take a survey or casually ask guests if they would like to see these amenities when they visit the next time 

However, getting the house sold has taken a little while longer than we expected due to a survey requested by the buyer and surveyors in the area being booked up and unable to get to the house.

During the Due Diligence Period, the Buyer shall have the right to conduct, at its sole cost and expense, any and all inspections, examinations, appraisals, surveys, environmental assessments, and other evaluations deemed necessary or appropriate by the Buyer.Financing ContingencyThe Buyer's obligations under the PSA shall be contingent upon obtaining financing in an amount and on terms satisfactory to the Buyer, in the Buyer's sole discretion.

All-in costs, including design, survey, permitting, construction loan interest, land, construction will be $360,000.

Any advice on having FEMA survey and potentially rezone.