Priscilla Z.
Correcting a garage that was not permitted
Hi everyone! I haven't been here in a while, forgot how good it feels!! :) :) :)We are buying a house that has a converted garage, however it was converted without a permit because the square footage still reflects a...
Cynthia Hartley
Added value of a basement apartment in DC
Hi DC BPers,I purchased a SFH in Deanwood with the intent of converting the basement into a legally permitted, separately metered accessory apartment. However, I cannot seem to find other houses sold in the neighborho...
Kaitlan Hale
Do converted 2unit houses have less market value then a comparable traditional house?
I've noticed in my area that houses that have been converted into 2 units tend to sit on the market for much longer and sell for much less than traditional single family houses with similar sqft and finishes. Is this ...
Nino Alfano
Contractor New to BP!
I started out as in investor! Turned into a contractor! Looking to find others to structure deals together! Fix and flips, buy & holds! Let's get some ideas going! Currently finishing up a SFH converted to 2 unit ...
Josh Neumann
Fractional investment into residential development
Is there a legal way to structure sale of lots in a new development prior to plat approval or roads being finished. The strategy to be selling fractional ownership in the project that would be converted to lot #x upo...
Georges A.
Help: Last day to make up my mind on a MF property
Hey guys, I would love to get the inputs of the experts (esepcially the ones located in Boston area) regarding this issue.I have an offer accepted on a Legal 2MF but actually has a finished attic and finished basement...
Jason Howell
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal (Indianapolis)
Background: Up front - working numbers daily to get in the routine of analyzing deals. This is part of that. At this stage, I'm not ready to buy. Having said that, I'm trying to approach this using @David Greene's mod...
Steve Katuska
Looking for GC for In-Law Suite in CT
HI folks - I'm looking to convert part of a finished basement in my house into an in-law suite. The future bathroom is already dry plumbed, so this job would be bathroom finishing, installing a kitchenette, putting up...
Hannah Krebs
Question for an Appraiser in MN!
Hi everyone,I’m looking at a house to convert to a duplex in central MN. The house has a “finished” basement that includes sheetrocked and painted walls and carpeted floors. However, the ceiling is unfinished and has ...
Daryl A.
Building permits, Certificate of Occupancy
Hey All,
So I am about to put an offer on a REO property. It is in good condition from the looks of it. Problem is and I'm not sure how to go about it is that the building has an "open permit" and no certificate of...