Don't worry about the inside/outside non-permit deal - that is something that could likely be done in a few days, and unless you are blatantly constructing (like a second floor addition) semi-long-term, the city probably won't notice.

.,  a title company may request additional information from previous owners. 

Normally if a client already owns a flagged hotel it would be some what easy to provide funding to buy an additional location.

Then if the project sells in 10-months which is not uncommon in my market where permits can take way too long, you pay an addition 4 pts in extension fees.

Because he had a mortgage of $6k/mth and a car note of $2k/mth...in addition to his other household expenses. 

Potential new payment on additional Versa for myself would be $175 for 3 years (total guess)Is it beneficial to try and trade this thing in on another 2015 Nissan and end up with owing $6000 or so and have a much smaller, shorter payment?

I'm interested in picking up some additional properties. 

@Percy N. my immediate thought as well...My banker (not my credit union - I have both, and there are good and bad for this) and I have discussed the HELOC and it's 5.5% with no additional cost/fees, etc...

Even if it's nominal, or even if you get no additional rent, working on the place while occupied is cheaper than having it sit vacant while you do that work.

@Assaf Furman the premium is based on the building value you are insuring, so without knowing what that is, no one could tell you if that is high or low.I'll PM you some additional options you may want to consider.