You will not be able to get a certificate of occupancy in Philadelphia until you have rehabbed the property.

Each bulding dept can vary significantly in what they require.In my area (Tamarac), zoning requires a survey and elevation certificate for additions.

The only problem is to get a Certificate of Rental Suitability, you need a Rental License for that property to get it.

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Why are people paying these prices!?  They have been for years!  Numbers don't pencil out for a 30 year mortgage, but property still sells!  If the buyers are cash buyers why don't they just put their money in...

Some of the best, most honest guru content in regard to both note investing and tax lien certificates came from Jimmy Napier.

Hey @Mordy Chaimovitz, whenever we have to seriously inconvenience residents, we've found that everyone loves a nice gift certificate!

This is why it is important to make sure your day to day operations are run properly and every vendor who performs work at your property and /or on behalf of you is properly insured and you are added as additional insured under their policy (not merely a certificate holder). 

. * Certificate of Good Standing for the Entity DRIVER’S LICENSES FOR EACH GUARANTOR: Please be sure to get a legible picture of the front and back of the document.

Ask for the application and screening reports like the credit report, background check and application.Check the property conditions - ask to see a copy of the lead certificate, rental license and rental inspection.

I am technically an active CPA but haven’t been actively using the certification in almost 10 years and never specialized in tax, but I still have the general background and understanding.