The homes otherwise have unique dimensional characteristics such as a true 5th floor walk out to the roof deck and I would imagine seeking a variance will give the community organization an opportunity to push back on the height and other design elements that make the homes marketable.

I feel as if this investment might be a gamble with this open permit, considering it most likely has to pass inspections before the permit is closed.

I feel as if this investment might be a gamble with this open permit, considering it most likely has to pass inspections before the permit is closed.

Of course, you can also just gamble and go with the cheapest PMC, but you'll usually get exactly what you pay for.

but in my view it makes a relatively "safe" investment in cash flowing real estate into a gamble on appreciation.    

So as far as the percentage to compensate them - that really depends on who is doing what and for how long. 20% of a deal that will only get $10k of profit at the end isn’t very attractive - but that’s the gamble you take with equity.

When you say, " I generally just pay him a set amount each month and he works at whatever property of mine needs stuff done" is characteristic of an employee relationship.

It seems like the returns and characteristics are very zipcode/neighborhood dependent so I'd recommend you talk to people and do research before buying.

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