I contacted the city to get all permits and the only one was one that my contractor got that I paid for.

If you can, bring a contractor or inspector when you check it out to get a clearer idea of what you’d be dealing with.It sounds like you’re doing your homework, which is key!

Hey Chandler, I'm delighted by your presence.. how do you feel about building a team of trusted contractors?

Quote from @Paul Gupta: Hi, in California, For jobs requiring a license, there was CSLB (contractor state licensing board) which would give either a General Contractor license, or specialty licenses by trade (~60 specialties such as concrete, welding tile, ) https://www.cslb.ca.gov/about_us/library/licensing_classific...My Q: does Maryland and DC area have similar requirements? 

We have our own design team, contractors, and real estate agency under one roof, which saves time, cuts costs, and improves communication across projects.

Cincinnati and Columbus chapters are very active here and nationally and a great resource for networking, recommended contractors/vendors and education.

I’m closing on my second deal, a duplex that’s going to take about 9-12 months to comeplete (I’m doing the work with some sub contractors but mostly myself) at this point after that is done, I will be out of money, even before it’s finished I’ll have to raise some capital to finish it, but it should cash flow conservatively $600 a month.

I have spent the past 12 months as an independant contractor and wish to finance a project.

Contractor is suggesting laminate sheet goods for entire floor. 

My son (age 24) however, is an independant contractor / self employed and is trying to buy a house.