Hello BP:My name is Troy Hamlett. I recently moved to Orlando,FL and i am familiarizing myself with the market. I am new to real estate investing, but I have been researching the subject for some time now. My long ter...

They said I could pull the permits and they do the work.

Things like $50 landlord fee, $300 power deposit, electrical inspections that almost always result in more work, pulled permits, garbage fee, etc...  

Our real estate agent suggested we apply for a student housing permit a d off the property as a rental to Students.

I'd be curious if the garage addition was permitted.  

Most cities/counties won't give a permit to move that vintage.

Look at the permit.  

He doesn't put any money into the deal, he oversees the design, permitting, construction etc. and adds 18% onto the construction costs.

Some things I've thought up so far:county zoningcounty building permit processeasementswater table (there's no water/sewer/electric)But really, short of talking to the listing agent who I imagine is primarily motivated by sealing the deal, I'm not sure what sort of due diligence I should engage in.

I just read the first post and if you can get a roof done and permitted for $4,000 I'm investing in the wrong state.