So are you trying to avoid pulling permits? 

Goodin Development has no filings with the SEC authorizing it to raise money, has not pulled any permits and is not mentioned in any of the numerous news articles discussing the development and the companies involved.If you are thinking of sending Justin Goodin or Goodin Development any money - THINK TWICE!!

Some of them even walk off the job, even after they pull permits and are technically responsible for the work.  

There are pot holes at every step form entitlement to permitting to the vertical and getting CO. 

If the house doesn't pass the occupancy inspection before closing, the municipality can usually issue a temporary occupancy permit.

Also your permitting process, type or land, grade of land, if underpinning is required will all play a factor into your cost. 

Does it require a highway occupancy permit if its on a state road, in my area it cost me around $1000 just to get the permitting and design for my driveway entrance.

I'm attending local meetups too when my work schedule permits, but I want to do even more. 

Understand the local permitting requirements, keep eyes on your property to avoid squatters, and make sure you have a great vacant insurance policy while you're renovating.

For our ADU (garage conversion), I am handling the design/engineering and then selecting a final contractor once its permitted and ready to go.