Karen S.
unauthorized improvements to a rental
Hi everyoneI am seeking your opinions, suggestions, and input about a situation at our rental property. We have a "good" tenant, pays on time, not too many complaints, etc. Recently we stopped by his place--he was not...
Mary R.
wires and pipes gone
A house I want has been broken into and the wiring and pipes are gone.
House, 1 floor on a slab, 2000 sq feet, ranch style, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry area, 1980's brick house. Holes punched along the walls to pull...
Garrett Pearson
Getting permits in Chicago
Hello. I am new to the game. I'm working on my first deal and it is in Chicago. I didn't research enough in advance to find out that the permit process can really be a hiccup in your project. Is anyone currently rehab...
Margo H.
Chinese Drywall remediation proof
I'm making an offer on an REO that the listing agent just informed me was built with defective Chinese drywall in 2007-2008. She said the seller (bank) states it was remediated but they do NOT have documentation. They...
Danyel Tiefenbacher
Unpermitted new bathroom in turnkey property
Hi guys!My wife and I have a home under contract with a turnkey provider. This was a full remodel with new roof, all new mechanicals, complete bathroom gut. As part of the rehab a new bathroom was added. Turns out tha...
Alex T.
Process for Complete Demo of a Rowhouse
Does anyone have experience with a complete rowhouse demo? I'm trying to get a sense of the timeline. It sounds like you can submit the demo zoning and permit applications at the same time. Approval happens in approxi...
Lydia Conway
Newbie Baltimore Investor
Not to clear in the permit process. The property I purchased seems to have updated plumbing and electricity. Do I still need an inspection?
Andrew W.
New Construction Owner Builder - Construction Loan
I recently purchased a property that I am planning to build a new home on. I paid cash for the lot and am looking to finance the build through a construction loan. I would like to be the GC. I have extensive experie...
Sandra Hofstad
Roofing Contractor for FLORIDA
Good morning, I needed a house reroofed. I called someone and they came out and redid my roof, permits were pulled very nice man. Come to find out the Contractor that pulled the permit was not the man that did my roo...
Marcus Johnson
Code Violation timeline
On December 10, 2014 I had an inspection done on the duplex I purchased back in May 2014 by the City of Minneapolis due to a change in ownership. The inspector passed the interior, but he said that I should paint the...