I have been under the impression that Malibu is very difficult to get permits for new builds, what about new manufactured homes?

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Had a buyer who was ready to buy, but backed out because it was originally a duplex and he couldn't get a permit to build it back as a duplex because it was abandoned for over a year and has to be re-zoned to a single family home.

It's on a lagoon, which may need some serious work in 2019 when the permit is up.  

Another newcomer into this market is xero.com and it does handle class tracking which is what you're needing.

When you do a search, look at their websites, then when you find some, call and ask if they handle design, permits, and construction.

I discovered that most of the drain plumbing in the basement was an unlicensed job without permits..that's adds up quickly

Don't believe your contractor to re-pipe, it will cost you around 5-7k between re-pipe and repair plus permits, spend money on leak detection after the fact.

Make sure you know what you're getting into -- have a good grasp of zoning, permitting, setback, etc., regulations before you decide to move forward.

I have tenants in a house I bought in 83 and lived there for 10 years , these tenants have been there 16 years so far THEY have raised the rent every year 40 dollars per month , he has paved the gravel driveway ($ 6000) , put an addition on the house (with a permit) $11,000, they never missed a payment , This year he re roofed the house with 30 year shingles , All improvements were paid by him .