There is a county PERMIT on the window from 2010 - so by the looks of it this poor old house hasn't been touched for some time. 

The Home Is Currently Permitted as a 2 Family Home But Figure would Be Easier To Rent Out As A SFH. 

It is our start to real estate investing.We are having the hardest time trying to find out which homes are legitimately zoned for 2 units, licensed or registered for this use, and permitted.

@Richard ChangTypically your time frame schedule should be no more than 12 months and depending on your construction finishes, your looking at $200/SF to  $250/SF.Generally you can go to the city's website and pull up Building Permits issues with in the as 12 Months to get a look at the size and valuation in $ dollars of the Duplex's being built.hope this helps.Cheers

I got a letter from the County Public Works Dept. today stating that although my paving contractor applied for permits for our driveway, the pre-installation inspection didn't occur, and therefore, the permits were not issued before the driveway at my property was installed.  

Been through so many of these variables int he area that no obstacle stands in the way any longer, just need to have the proper network in place.Finally, you get what you pay for, always make sure your contractor is pulling permits, do not cut corners, Again, its about building a good team and get references check them out, ask to see portfolios of prior work.

Licensed and insured... are you pulling permits for this work? 

You also have to add on site construction costs, utilities (if they're not already in place), permits, etc.

This article would seem to agree.Is it possible it was another tax section that permitted you the bonus depreciation specifically on GOZONE real property?

Whether that is permitted in all states, I can't say.