Fantastic job, and beautiful transformation!

Best of Luck in your endeavors! 

Check with the city or county planning and zoning department to get an idea if your concept will work, if you can build what you would like to build and what is required for all approvals including site plan, building permits, proffers, water/sewer tap fees, bonding requirements, inspections, setbacks, lot coverages, parking requirements, height restrictions, C/O process and time frame for all approvals.You also need to check with the utility companies and get an idea of availability and cost estimates from them for water, sewer, power, gas, cable, installation and connection requirements, tap fees, hookup charges, transformer location and relocation, power line and power pole relocation issues.

Here's an example of how this technique transformed another fireplace - https://stylebyemilyhenderson.... 

After living on the streets of Los Angeles for seven years, Theo is attuned to each and every transformation in our urban landscape that signal the homeless are not welcome.

Yes, these shows have a place from a decorative and transformative concepts standpoint but not from an investment and strategy and factual standpoint.  

I'm going into this endeavor like a dry sponge ready to absorb all information given to me..

Best luck in your endeavors and don't be afraid to take chances but make sure passion drives you.

I wish you all the best of luck and success in your endeavors!

I was leaning towards a live-in-flip that my girlfriend (assuming we are still together) could move into and transform into my first real money-making investment.