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Robert Deland Improper zoning on Triplex with no legal nonconforming documentation
2 February 2023 | 13 replies

I am under contract for a Triplex in Tampa.  It was built in 1980, and it is zoned RS-50 (single family residential).  This is common in Tampa (and I think in other cities); however it does not have any paperwork sayi...

Yuki Takahashi Finding rehab contractor in Columbus Ohio
10 October 2019 | 8 replies

I am trying to buy property and fix it for brrrr strategy.Does anyone know GOOD contractor in Columbus Ohio from your experience? also if you have any good way to estimate rehab cost before putting offer, please share...

Brian Lee Town of Brookhaven Rental Permit
23 May 2016 | 2 replies

Hi, Is anyone familiar with the Town of Brookhaven ordinance regarding renal permits? Is it enforced? How difficult is it to obtain? The town website requires a meeting with the buildings department. Does anyone know ...

Walter Parker Short-term Rental Charleston, SC
8 August 2021 | 1 reply

Can anyone help clarify category 2 in the short-term rental ordinance? I have a deal that is currently in category 2 and would have to reapply for a permit. Is this something that I should be worried about? Or since i...

Fernando Corrado Home extended to 3 feet of property line
5 May 2015 | 3 replies

Hello BP,This weekend I went to an open  house that had a 2100 sq ft. house being listed for 850k.  Yes, I live in Northridge, CA.  I noticed that the house had an add-on of 500 sq. ft. that they made it to a dining/l...

Andrea E. How to get Plat/Deed/etc to determine property lines?
28 February 2021 | 3 replies

Hi y'all,
I'd like to replace my fence to a multiunit I own, but I want to confirm my property lines first. I have reason to believe that one of the fence lines is further into my property than it should be due to a ...

Dustin Sanders Legally “House Hacking” 1st Year Primary Residence
13 September 2020 | 5 replies

Hey BP,I just purchased my 1st home and I’m wanting to legally “house hack” to help pay the mortgage.I know I’m legally allowed to find roommates, but my question is, can I have short-term renters as long as I am occu...

Craig Gerulski Austin Texas Short Term Rental Permits
4 August 2021 | 7 replies

Hey BP,Does anyone know if the city is issuing the non-owner-occupied STR permit, which Austin calls 'Type 2'?  I am looking to purchase a property to STR but want to make sure it goes along with current regulations. ...

Travis Smith Building Permit Costs Accurate Reflection of Job Cost?
28 August 2017 | 6 replies

As part of its Open Data Portal, the City of Austin has made available a searchable database of building permits in the city. Does anyone know if the "Total Job Valuation" on the permit is an accurate gauge of job cos...

Bryce Sanders Licensed or unlicensed contractors and permits.
25 July 2022 | 7 replies

When it come to a total fix and flip house which tasks could I get unlicensed contractors to do and which tasks require permits? Roofing, electrical, A/C, plumbing, sheet rock, painting, etc. I know some guys that are...