If you can match the paint, the walls could probably be touched up. $3,000 is reasonable for a full repaint.

I commonly hear that permitting is not an issue unless I am touching plumbing or electrical but just to be safe and avoid any future liabilities, I am trying to understand it is even feasible to get the new rooms/garage permitted for their intended use.3.

I suspect this would happen if various parties were given the ability to ask questions in nearly every application for what this thread touches on - and I have major concerns about integrity (and credibility) issues involved in putting yourself in a position to defend this position if ever challenged. 

Touche'  I dont give a rip so there is that..

Rates will be 10-13%, depending on the terms.A HELOC can be a good tool to leverage your equity for a down payment without touching your current low-rate mortgage.

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Most seasoned and experienced note investors would never touch them, warranty or not. 

Cannot touch that one because it’s super low rate of 2%. 

@David Varvaro yeah man I know that's probably a good idea, it just seems to me that it adds another touch point when it comes to communicating between on-island contacts.

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