Ensure you understand local regulations regarding permits; it’s usually a good idea for your associates to form an LLC for liability protection, but individuals can do renovations as long as they pull the necessary permits.

@Phil SheltonYou would need a civil engineer to provide a drawing to get submitted to zoning and get a permit if it passes zoning is most common This also depends on the road - if it’s a state road forget it as it will take a year to get approved and cost a fortune - if it’s a local road process not as cumbersome but don’t expect this to happen quicklyIn some instances you may have to prepare sight distances etc to make sure it’s safe to add a curb cut

I'd check local zoning ordinances to see what is permitted. 

I had one short term rental that was granted a permit earlier this year and I have been operating it for months now as an STR.

Understand the local permitting requirements, keep eyes on your property to avoid squatters, and make sure you have a great vacant insurance policy while you're renovating.

Developers will not be able to get these bonus building permits without providing such TDR credits.  

Hi @Carlos Rodrigues,Realistically, it's unlikely that sellers will get permits while in escrow.

For our ADU (garage conversion), I am handling the design/engineering and then selecting a final contractor once its permitted and ready to go. 

A picture being changed or removed doesn't matter but seems simple enough to take down before you photograph the unit - even if the tenant is still there.

Had an issue with trying to self-permit a build a few years back that was an HPR but had an "A" and "B" designation.