The as-builts help get accurate square footage which the planning department is going to want to know about. 

Search for 30% discount on the price per square meter. 

I am looking into multi-family homes at the moment and am squaring away my business plan.

Washington Post may have a liberal bias, but the numbers come from Homeland Security:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/12/16/the-numbers-ted-cruz-cited-on-past-deportations-during-the-cnn-debate-were-way-off/

Hello BP Family,Hello BP Family,I am newbie currently residing in the Fort Washington, Maryland area.

Only improvements like new kitchens, baths, adding square footage, etc, really boost value. 

The reason could be different neighborhood, better schools, more square footage, less square footage, yard vs no yard, stairs vs no stairs.  

Current project ready to start include:Chicago, Washington Heights/Beverly Chicago, Austin Area (North and West) Chicago, BronzevilleCalumet CityAlsipStickney Mokena / Orland ParkSouth Cook CountyOccasionally Will / Du Page CountyFeel free to contact me with any introductions, referrals or ideas.

Surely half the square footage doesn't equal half the price??

Purchase the note, set up w a servicer, make sure your asset is insured/protected and then let the note 'season' w the servicer for 90+ days to document a history that monthly statements and CFPB compliant late notices were sent and any correspondence is documented.