Had a business plan, a few nice used machines, wrote up contracts, opened a business account, figured out permits, business entity, fictitious name filing, etc...

Still need more treatments to be sure.My contractors have been on pause ever since an inspector put us on notice about needing permits.

Sell land assembly to investor possibly with certain permits, zoning changes, drawings in place.

You need to find out if adding another home is permitted.  

If the loan failed to complete successfully, part or all of the 20% would be applied as necessary to correct any deficiency in the loan balance.These loans would be made only for home located in land lease communities, and only in states that permit unrestricted chattel lending, that have signed a community agreement between the lender and the community.As part of the joint venture, you would be required to assist in any necessary collateral recovery and security.All interest and fees would belong to the 80% lender who would be legally licensed and fully compliant with state and federal laws.You would agree to have and maintain a compliance management system sufficient for a retailer and/or community as required by state and federal law to protect the licensed lender from third party liability.Yes or No?

Can this approval be applied for without getting a permit for the shed (which is otherwise not required)?

I discovered Bigger Pockets a few months ago and I wish I had known about it sooner as me and my girlfriend handled the property management ourselves and could have used the many tips and community support BP provides.I want to continue to acquire buy and hold locally (MFR) as the market permits (prices seem a bit frothy right now in LA/OC) and I am also interested in vacation rentals.

Then there is the time to negotiate the new lease(s), preparing space plans for the new tenants needs, preparation of new working architectural drawings, typically 30 days for a building permit, demolition cost and time to remove the old improvements, and then 30 to 90 days for new buildout and occupancy. 

The problem is, each city is unique in the amount of time they take to process for permits, some cities do in house others farm out plan checks, etc.

Seller will convey the Property to Buyer at Closing with marketable title in fee simple by transferable and recordable general warranty deed, with release of dower, free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, conditions, easements, and restrictions, except for: (i) those of record which do not interfere with the intended use of the Property as a permitted use under the current zoning for the Property; (ii) those assumed by Buyer; or (iii) those which are open and notorious or which could be determined by a visual inspection or survey of the Property.