My offer just got accepted on a 3 unit place. After looking closer I realize there’s only 2 addresses and Redfin has it listed as a single family. Im told all units are permitted and the “unit” that doesn’t have an ad...

Dear bigger pockets, My wife and I are both new to multi family investing and I posted two months ago about a "failure to obtain permits for a duplex" citation for a new multi-family property we just acquired. You can...

Hope this is the right forum to post this. Currently in escrow on a home in CA that has a permitted additional 1bed/1bath (separate entrance) with an unpermitted kitchen, as well as an unpermitted studio garage conver...

Hi,I made an offer on a property where the owner has decided to sell it in the middle of turning it from a duplex to a single family. As part of due diligence I found a few active permits for the work being done: Elec...

Dear BP family,I am investing in Philadelphia, PA (Philly) and I heard that the L&I inspectors recently became very active and give out many fines and demand many permits.I was wondering, what exactly requires a p...

Hi BP, I have a small build project in mind for some single family homes in one county. Can anyone suggest ideas that can help with getting permits approved and processed in the most efficient manner? I'm under the im...

Hello everyone
I purchased a property in Buena Park with two units.  A 2 bdrm/1 bath and a 1/1 on a zoned Multifamily lot.  
The second unit has its own USPS address, gas, electric meters but the city is unable to f...

hey bp! happy Thursday! So i've been walking a few properties, ugly properties, and ive found two that would work for my house hacking strategy. The problem is i've been checking permit records on them, and nothing ha...

I am looking to convert a single family home (SFH) into either a duplex or an ADU. This is my first house, first duplex, first purchase using the VA loan. I need help identifying the pros and cons of each strategy, AD...

I am under contract on a 4 plex that had a owner occupied unit. He has renovated 3 of the 4 units with the last one about half finished. Should I be worried about the owner (who is a contractor/construction guy) doi...