While finalizing my extensive rehab plan (removing walls for an open concept, expanding a shower in the master bath) my contractor mentions we need to have an architect draw up our plans in CAD and then we need to have an engineer bless the plans in order to get through the City of Houston'a permit process.

Its been three years since I moved to DC from Ireland - having lived in many cities around the world. 

@Michael Conway - I have never been a fan of rating neighborhoods ABC or D.  

I use commonwealth land and title out of park cities (Dallas but they've been phenomenal in working my wholesale deals).It's definitely difficult to get started but keep your head on straight, do your own education and keep pushing 👍🏼

., I've heard that the Garden City inspector is tough when it comes to concrete.  

I have a multi-unit property under contract right now in the city of L.A., a city that has rent control. 

If any other Windy City investors want to chat or grab coffee, I would love to hear about your experiences!

Our Vacancy across the state is really low, and in certain cities it's lower than state wide. 

I am more interested in buying homes outright from inner city land banks and finding other investors to add capital into fixing these homes for purchase or rental options.

The zombie cities will be used by the government.