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I was wondering what obstacles rehabbers have in Detroit, I’ve heard permitting can be tough. What are some things to look out for when looking at distressed houses?
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I am wondering what people's experience is with pulling a permit as a homeowner. I'm a new homeowner (househacking) and have a project that sounds is required to pull a permit. The brick column supporting the front ba...
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Hey folksSo I am looking at a 2 family to purchase that has the potential for a 3rd (illegal) unit. The current seller was a contractor who died 1/2 way through converting the 3rd floor into a 3rd unit. As is, the n...
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I am in the process of closing on a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 1600 sq ft single-family home in Akron (zip code 44305). My plan is to furnish it and list it on Airbnb for short-term or medium-term rentals (STR/MTR). The p...
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When buying a small multi family, what should your due diligence include?2 months ago I bought what seemed like a legal 3-family, is registered with the assessor's office as a 3-family, yet now the fire marshal declar...
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Does anyone know if I need a special permit or a license to convert a multifamily building into a dormitory for a school? This is a brand new building in the City of Torrance California 25 unit that I just developed
I am new in the investment world and i want to ask some straight up
questions about Permits as i am getting all sort of answers from
Contractors, Handymen and also people who have flipped houses before.Do
i need...
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First off, thank you to Bigger Pockets! I learn a ton off the site and podcasts, which helps me, as a real estate agent, better serve my investor clients. Best thing about it is making connections with like minded peo...
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Hey all,I know this may be a very sensitive subject for some to comment on - or people may not feel comfortable commenting publicly (feel free to PM me). I’m looking at a duplex that was illegally converted (proper pe...
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Hello experts, I need some help here since I couldnt really find good answers online. I made a purchase of a lot with a duplex in OR which according to the city I can have 4 units in total. There's an empty land next...