There are many places where you are not permitted to levy such fees.

Can it legally be converted would be my first question, second would be what's the zoning and permitted use?

Market is heated things get picked up quickly don't buy at higher prices Don't underestimate time to for permits in City of Atlanta Get necessary permits before you go cutting trees4. 

., are permits required for the electric work?

Unless GA statues specifically state that advertising a property for sale while having equitable title is permitted, I'd have to disagree with J.

On the flip side you can clear cut timber with a cutting permit over the counter that is free.

:) :) :)We are buying a house that has a converted garage, however it was converted without a permit because the square footage still reflects as garage on our property appraiser website and when I called the city for all the permits on the property they didn't mention any garage.We would like to do it correctly, so obviously that means going to the city and getting a permit, and going through inspection, etc etc.  

Looking for general thoughts/advice on realistic chances of getting this deal funded through SBA or other loan structure allowing for new independent hotel construction and a high LTV in the range of 80-90%:I am a principal with 20 years of experience running an independent hotel but no development experience although I have the right team in place in terms of Architects/GC's/Engineers/Designers etc and a great location with proven demandSolid performance, track record and high ranking on travel sites for current propertyDeveloping a small 31 room boutique hotel (economy/limited service concept interior corridor) on site of current hotelOlder property in need of full tear down as life span is coming to end (built in 50's)Looking to do a full tear down and rebuild with a total project cost of $3.6mm including EVERYTHING - demo, construction, FF&E, entitlements, permits, impact fees, etc.

Chances are you are going to need an engineer to design the work anyway to get a building permit then you will know for sure what to get bids on.

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