Our closing date at this time is technically extended pending my request for a certificate of occupancy when I found out that there were no work permits of record from the building inspection department.

Get your occupancy permit....  

I keep hearing that if your septic fails, they will not issue a permit for it, therefore "forcing" you connect to city sewer. 

I hope you have an itemized contract with him that you know how much is for what. line item for drawings, for pulling permits, for estimates, for supervision, etc.

I've submitted a few offers on a few new construction opportunities in Charlotte and need some recommendations for the following:Boots-on-ground partners because I live in ATL,Surveyors,Permit expeditors in Mecklenburg county, andGeneral contractors and builders.I'm also open to JV arrangements where all parties are invested.Super excited to hear from you!

And as far as what troubles you could run into, I would think permitting would be the biggest struggle (that's not speaking from experience, just what I've heard).

I draw plans, for moving walls, windows, etc. and we've used them for permits in the past.

http://digonline.org/At the beginning of meetings, deals are permitted to be offered to the members. 

I will not bid a penny more for this home due to the amount of work and permits that I will need to purchase.

We put in more than 200 hours of our own labor, hired out a contractor for the things that required license, permits or inspections and ended up with a total rehab of $12,000.