Are you talking about homes small enough to not need permits?

NikkiAn inspection usually just covers if the item is functioning properly, not if all the permits have been pulled and passed by the city (although I think you may be able to request such an "upgraded" inspection, check with the company you have hired).

So far I've compared them on their Price/Rent ratio, population size, population growth trends, monthly SFH sales trends, SFH inventory trends, unemployment rate trends, building permit trends and crime rates.Right now I am liking the numbers I see in Renton and Everett.

Sweat equity, doing drawings and permitting assistance, marketing, analysis, you name it.On a personal note I grew up on the north shore of Oahu and I love to surf.

The seller mentioned that at one time there was a unit down there, long before his ownership, although I don't see mention of it in the building permits.  

-How important is it to get permits for partial remodel (new drywall, windows, doors etc.)?

Most of the cities surrounding Cleveland require everyone in the home be listed on the occupancy permit application.In terms of running background reports for teenagers.

No permits required by the bank.

It's a lot easier for a non investor to get a new construction loan once they have a GC lined up and all the plans and permits then it is for a non investor to get a renovation loan to do a remodel.I would verify that your buyers will realistically be able to get financing before you move forward with this plan.

Purchase one or two 5-7 gallon opaque water containers (you can get them at Wal-Mart for about $8-$9) and provide them to your tenant.