Perhaps going to the local building department or title company to see who the big land buyers are in your area would be helpful for starting to discuss the idea with someone nearby?

Does the city or building department not post the property with a big red  stop work poster ?

It's an endless game.Recently, one of the tenants being evicted reported a broken heater to code enforcement and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

Have the water department come out and they will check from the street to the house from leaks.  

It's still so new but regardless, every building department in every city is completely incompetent in their timing for permits. 

Any suggestions would help please Colorado Springs has some weird regulations about this depending on which county it's located in so be sure to check in with the planning department in the specific county you're looking at.

You could also call the city's code enforcement department and ask them their regulations on short term rentals. 

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You also need a detailed explanation of each cost item to solidify a clear scope of work for that specific task.Experienced general contractors provide computerized plans to show the current existing conditions and the proposed final floor plan.

The meters, bills, old permits (should be available through the city planning), the appraisals, etc.Most appraisers check with the city on permits and non-conforming use while doing their research.