We had a contractor look at the property and it looks like the current owner was trying to make it into a duplex and made some changes with the plumbing and electric that were not permitted and from what he could tell not up to code.  

I am trying to find some hard data on such things as square foot costs, permit requirements when building out of state and scheduling comparisons.  

I also went to college, not that it is mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

The units are very popular in my college town and I have been able to get significantly increased rent and I actually just accepted and processed an application for new tenants to start on the 4th.  

Do this at 417 E Fayette st 1st floor in the permit dept.

I want to track monthly data such as: Foreclosure sales, Existing Homes Sales, New Home Building Permits, and Mortgage Loan Defaults.

Hey, I just recently graduated college and am eager to learn about Real Estate and investment.

I also went to college, not that it is mandatory, and I got a business degree that emphasized real estate.  

We have an extremely strong economy surrounded with good colleges and healthy public schools.

I would really get your architect and contractor onboard first as well as making sure your permitting and plans are acceptable to the city.