We have a significant amount saved up currently, more than enough for light rehab and closing costs without down payments, but multiple down payments would be currently cost prohibitive.

this should not even be a subject to discussion. call the city or have your contractor call the city, find out what the permit requirements are and comply from there. the issues may be non-existant (unlikely) or astronomical - you won't have a buyer when you sell, your insurance will deny your claim because your property is out of compliance, your tenants will sue because something wasn't done to code and someone was injured, the list goes on.I am considering never stopping at a red light.

I'm interested in buying a STR property in Norfolk and looking for an agent that is familiar with the area, understands the STR regulations of Norfolk, and potentially has connections to contractors for light-medium renovations.

Appreciate the color!

You have fishing lakes vs boating lakes, then if in the fall-color-zone that's a major fall driver for tenancy..... 

Love the house color.

Has anyone bought a probate in California before that can shed some light on what I should expect and what to look out for.

*on the MLS*There were a few other little tips/tricks/insight we use for ourselves and our clients on stuff like this and I feel like i could write another 1,000 characters on the "perspective" of just this one deal...but i'm aware we've crossed the threshold of "too long".Most of my deals are traditional, light sweat equity buy and holds.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone could shed more light into how much it would cost to change a garage into a mother in law suite with a little kitchen and bathroom. .

A 3rd floor balcony is nothing to take lightly, from a safety perspective.