Hey all, so I had my HUD consultant come by today for the final draw request of my 203K on a duplex. He mentioned that I should look into the 10 year tax abatement. We started this project 11/2019. Is it too late for ...

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My husband and I are new to the real estate community and are interested in a Duplex in Southern Indiana as our first buy. The issue that we have is according to zoning/records it is still listed as a...

Hi all, I'm under contract for a property that's classified as single family, but has been converted to a triplex years ago and was never zoned.The agent said this won't be an issue and can continue to be a single fam...

At what point does this actually become a problem, or does it? I have been told by a title company that they don't check the permit history. Will the lender for your end buyer cause a stink if there is something unper...

Hi guys - we are about to close on a property soon in Philly and are planning to do the following work - -Add HVAC, Add a full bathroom and add a half bathroom, Fix kitchen (keep same layout)My contractor is saying th...

How long does it take in your area to get:Plans drawn to Building Permit being issued?What else is in your process? @Jay Hinrichs (I know you know several areas)  @J Scott  @Kenneth Bell @Lynn Currie and others? 

Hi all,I am working through some title issues on a large West End property I am buying with questionable zoning and permitting history.  The property currently has 3 kitchens and 3 "units."  The property is highly vis...

I have an off market deal I've been working in the South Seattle area. Obviously a very expensive area but through networking I found an owner of a lake front triplex south of Seattle. There are a few issues:1. One of...

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I'm currently in the process of purchasing a home. My sellers are going to pay off a hefty lien charge to the City due to doing unpermitted work on the house. It was a single-family home but they turned i...

Hi Everyone,Newbie question...If I buy a property that has a bonus room addition that was never properly permitted, is it better to just to leave it be or would it be possible to get the space permitted now since I am...