Its been 40+ years since I've been to the west coast, though.How common is concrete construction vs. wood frame?

Welcome, it would be more productive, if more parents started their children out in real estate or construction at early age versus the common theme sports Just my opinion FYI -> I'm guilt of the sports theme also

They have both gone to housing inspector and I have received some violations.

So I have no idea of the state of the wiring, although it is an 80's construction (the house) and the hot tub appears to be wired to code.

Look into a 203k, FHMA HomeStlye, construction loan for home improvement loans.

If the guy out of the company is needed as the construction guy or any needed element for the business, contract the service prior to the loan so that his abilities are considered in the deal without involving him with the lender

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Send ads, business cards to City & County Inspectors: Code violations and red tags.

We have a very high majority of renters and we have a severe house shortage, Geneva population has a growth of 8% for the last 5 years with only a 3% growth of the houses number, it's a political issue since most construction projet in Switzerland are approved in 2-3 month when in Geneva it's 2-3 years....

Thx Karen and Jenn for your constructive feedback, I appreciate it.After more thought I am approaching this property with a buy as is strategy and the conversion on the exisitng Cafe into my own Laundrymat is not so much in the picture at this point.3 residentials mixed with 1 commercial unit I think is a good way to get my feet wet on the commercial side.thx again for all your feedback!