It may even be higher than 5% depending on the area. 

Sometimes cities will allow this, but it depends on local zoning rules.If neither option works, it might be worth consulting a real estate attorney to explore your options.

It would depend on the nature of the repair.

I would anticipate it would depend on the level of detail you desired but it has been my experience that the will do free estimates.

And that depends on how you view the costs. 

It's always worth comparing rates and terms, as some lenders might be more aggressive with loan-to-value ratios, depending on the location and property condition.

Depending on the scope of the conversion it could get quite expensive as well.

This might depend upon your license, if required.Loan Document Costs: Will you charge for these?

@Bryce JamisonI think it all depends on where you live.

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