., including Columbus, OH.An assessor ("auditor" in OH - https://property.franklincountyauditor.com/_web/search/commo...) determines value and enforces the millage rate; the commissioner ("treasurer" in OH - https://treapropsearch.franklincountyohio.gov/) issues the tax bills and collects payments.

If you assume a VA loan....you will be using the bank that issued the loan.

While multi-family is permitted in R-8 by right, converting an existing structure may have some nuances they ought to be able to explain.

Keep your licensing and permits in order, manage all vendor relationships with contracts and adequate insurance, maintain adequate insurance on your end and more generally operate your business soundly.

Provide them with any and all building plans, specs, permits, drawings, and quotes that you might have to help us get a handle on what your project looks like.THE FULLY-EXECUTED PURCHASE CONTRACT: They’ll need the contract signed by all parties to get the file into underwriting if you are buying the property.

My follow-up question regarding the fan is was there any previous issues with the ventilation in the bathroom that would justify their concerns with the mold?

CGL coverage will cover property damage, personal injury and  bodily injury but not many other issues that often arise, particularly during construction. 

It would be a residence, and most brokers won’t be able to fund it with a DSCR either due to the litigation issue.

I do think that a few of these big things will require a loan - the paving for that one multiplex is estimated at around $30k and the septic tank issue for the large multiplex would likely be even more.

Once you're actually looking to buy, aim to get a property with only cosmetic issues, in a decent area that doesn't have bad tenants.