South Side of Chicago), regulatory, environmental etc.?

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Seller can guarantee the Certificate of Occupancy upon close of the escrow but when I requested that we include the Certificate of Occupancy as part of the materials provided in the Buyer's Contingencies to be reviewed prior to closing escrow (along with the lease, environmental reports, etc.), the agent said the seller will not accept this.I'm confused as to why the seller wouldn't agree to this.

They are basically de-constructed from the top down to bottom-up with very little environmental impact - no muss no fuss :)Check out the video at the bottom of this page http://www.kajima.co.jp/tech/kaitai/about/@Glen UnderwoodDemolition is called "kaitai".

In the meantime, you will likely be doing more work than you want.When you are in the feast and famine state, be conscious of not just chasing any deals.  

They are a known fire hazard, blacklisted by many insurers and lenders for that very reason.From a financial standpoint, I would not want to be defending ($$$$) against lawsuits for the deaths of X number of adults and children who burnt to death because of a Stab-Loc panel, possibly looking to pierce the veil to satisfy a judgement.From an ethical standpoint, I want to rent safe housing to people and pets, not industry known hazardous housing.From an Asset Managers standpoint, I don't want Stab-Loc's (or the like) in my portfolio, any more than I'd want something that failed a Phase I Environmental Inspection.   

HelloI recently applied for a commercial mortgage and the bank said the address triggered an environmental hazard redflag.

You may also want to consider an environmental test to make sure there's no rusted, buried drums of chemicals hiding somewhere.

Having been recently threatened w/ a (admittedly frivolous) lawsuit, I sleep better at night knowing this nest-egg is judgment-proof.My passive income is probably lighter than yours, as I've consciously invested primarily in value and hybrid, as opposed to yield, plays.    

This can make the home more appealing to potential buyers and can potentially result in a higher sale price.Energy efficiency: New construction homes can be built to be more energy-efficient, which can result in lower utility costs for the buyer and can make the home more attractive in a market where buyers may be more conscious of energy costs.Longer-term investment: Building new construction is a longer-term investment compared to flipping homes, as it involves holding onto the property until it is completed and sold.