Jennie Berger
Easy Permits in Chicago | Rough Inspections Required? Or not?
I'll admit, I'm totally confused about easy permits and the required inspections.
It was our understanding, per 2 different professionals (an architect & licensed GC), that we do NOT need rough inspections when d...
Colin Charles
Baltimore rowhouse with 2nd floor deck
I'm considering purchasing a 2 level row house in Baltimore city. The property will need some cosmetic repairs to make it shine. The property has a 2 rear decks, one on the lower level and another deck on the upper le...
David Murphy
What initial inspections/permits do I need in San Antonio?
Hi all! This is my first post as a BP member. I live in California, but am getting into the San Antonio, Texas, market. I should be closing on a single family home on Friday that we'll rehab and sell. This is not only...
Chelsy C
Help! closing escrow and found the property foundation done with permit not finaled
buying a REO property, the property foundation was finished, however we checked with the city, the foundation permit was issue but have not final signed off by the city with the previous owner.
What is the risk of bu...
Tanya Brown
Short sale needing a certificate of occupancy
Good evening all, I have come across a short sale where the Buyer will need a Certificate of occupancy. The property is also in need of repair. After looking into it, I see the CO varies by municipality. What I wa...
Mike Jones
Cost of Permits deductable?
Is the cost of paying for a city permit deductible in your taxes?
Anthony Barbato
Do you have to pull permits on an illegal addition in Oakland?
I have come across an off market property that has a finished top level, and the bottom level is a converted finished living space without pulling permits. It used to be a bare concrete garage. Can it be grandfathered...
Oliver Martin
LLC, Las Vegas, managing rental properties
So I finally formed an LLC. My plan was to quit claim 3 properties to the LLC. Those are the ones I plan to keep long term. Tenant to deposit payments to the LLC account. I will manage those properties and the LLC pay...
David Jarvi
California Owner/Builder Fix/Flip
I'm researching what it means to be an Owner/Builder in CALIFORNIA and came across this website:http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/Building_Official...1) Owner/builders NEED a contractor license if they "Intend" to sell...
Brian Piccirilli
6 months of lurking and education
Hey BP! My name is Brian and I have been a lurker for the past 6 months while educating myself on all things real estate. I started my journey by looking for a more hands on approach to my retirement planning and ulti...