I'd imagine most of the horror stories you've heard about dealing with permits were people who didn't pull them at all or from people who didn't hire professionals to do the job correctly.

The main two things to get from a professional you might hire is:1. 

It's been great connecting with other investors and professionals in the area to share stories, trade notes and recommendations, and even find deals and partnerships.I post the event to the BP events section every month, but feel free to reach out with any questions. 

The thing is, in the small multi space you simply cannot afford management, and definitely not professional management. 

And the contacts I would make during these seminars would be absolutely invaluable.As for which seminar program to attend, there's only one hard-hitting, serious choice for committed professionals, but I can't say what it is here, or I might be accused to promoting a specific product or brand of seminars.

There was water damage from a pipe burst and some of the drywall and flooring has been removed by what the seller is calling a "professional company paid for by the insurance company".  

Sleeping on a bed with a person you aren't married to  is one thing buying Real estate is another kind of Ballgame. 

Sleeping in the house is not the requirement.  

So talking in generalities where every area is different doesn't make much sense.There is an association of attorney property tax professionals.

The problem with Ogden is that there are a lot of "professional tenants" who know how to milk landlords.