The process is probably going to take a little time: you'll have to apply for the permit, then (likely, depending on the nature of the work you did/are doing) have a "rough" inspection (that the contractor will take), and, then, after finishing the work, have a "final" inspection (that the contractor will also take) to close out the permits.

Each insurance company has their own occupancy requirements as far as the time that may lapse from acquisition to occupancy. 

Haven't made the final decision, but there are some compelling reasons to go with this one. 

This is my first time posting on BP and can finally see why David and Brandon are always telling the listeners to post on the forums! 

@Joseph GarnerI know this isn't the sexiest answer, but when I first got started looking for commercial lenders, I basically googled all the credit unions/banks in my state and called each and went down the list until I found one who first would lend on the type of real estate I was buying, second offered competitive terms/rates and finally I had an initial good vibe with for a long term relationship.

No way to quibble about his final determination.

Fortunatley I finally manage to get someone into the managers office to talk to him and after 7pm I get a call back from him, apologizing for the trouble and confirming the CD will go out tonight yet, we can hold the closing date. 

I'm at point where I have an opportunity to purchase the other half of a Willed SFH from my sister at a fairly low acquisition price (about 150k).My contemplation has been the loss of DGI earnings (although I'd only be pulling out about 50% of my current stock portfolio and not touching any of my 401k).

There was a recent post here about a guy complaining about how much his property manager charges to send a letter, $45, 20-some posters chimed in that it was crazy and a rip-off, and then finally one of the most experienced property managers here explained that the price charged really involved personally sending certified mail from the post office, actually scheduling a trip involving the inevitable waiting period for getting it done, tracking the return receipt, logging all the information for use later in court if necessary.

I am also in the final prelaunch stages of a new cleaning product line for the home that is green, safe and eco-friendly.With all of that said, this is how I currently generate cash flow, but would like to grow into REI so that I can (one day) focus on developing more products and platforms to aid others in their lives and spend time with family.