@Dave Foster Is a seller with an IRS lien permitted to do a 1031 exchange without having to pay off the IRS lien?

You can make it where you have only the cost of labor and permits. 

I would examine the permits and be sure the right permits were pulled for the work done.I would be present when they and the inspector meet and would be sure the right work is done. 

Now, if you want a building permit within the City proper, you need to be further licensed with the City, which might sound impressive but just means you've got to have six times the minimum insurance a PA contractor needs and pay the City $100 a year and that's it.

Best to research and apply for a permit first to see if it will be allowed.

(d) A landlord has no other right of access except:(1) pursuant to court order;(2) as permitted by Sections 27-40-720 and 27-40-730;(3) when accompanied by a law enforcement officer at reasonable times for the purpose of service of process in ejectment proceedings; or(4) unless the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises.

Houston is the second largest new-home market in the nation.Facebook Adding to Alliance Texas CampusFORT WORTH (Dallas Business Journal) – Facebook is adding two data halls to its $1 billion data center campus in the AllianceTexas development.DPR Construction, which is behind the $1 billion campus, filed two building permits, one for $182.6 million and one for $181.9 million. 

Tell me about the pros and cons, dealing with the City on permits, development, etc.

if you decide to go with the storage units make sure you or your contractor pull a permit.

He is thinking around $525-550k in Reno costs (excluding appliances, attorney/architect fees, and building permit). - put in an offer at $875k.