Meaning, the borrower must bring at least 10% skin in the game.  

I guess I could add a landing 3/4 of the way down and bring it down to the side which is open. 

Danielle,Welcome, and if you need any help or have any questions feel free to reach out I am always happy to help and talk REI!

More info on my RE Investing YouTube page if you want to learn more or feel free to respond to this post or message me.

So ask them to pre-underwrite your deal and give you a feel for what their best plan would be.

Feel free to DM me if you want to run numbers. 

Hello BP Community, we're having to bring an unpermitted unit in an older building up to code for a dwelling space and need plans drawn up to submit to the city.

I feel your pain; I have also had to battle (at times) with my wife to hold on to my long term rentals!

You need a different agent if he feels it his job to steer to new construction and you are interested in existing stock.

I think relationships with the owners are very important as well - the more you can developed a relationship with current owners the more likely they are to "help" a newer investor as they feel (in part) like they are paying it forward.