Simon Obas
Pulling permits for a flip
Peace. Flipping a home and will be doing a full home renovation + adding central air and heating. I am knocking out one wall to expand the kitchen.....How important is it for the contractor to pull permits? I hear the...
Anne Rank
Is it illegal to rent a bedroom that isn't on the county records?
I am currently in escrow on my first rental property. I discovered the house I am buying was falsely advertised as a 3-2, county records show it's only a 2-2. One of the "bedrooms" in the basement doesn't have a close...
Frank Robinson
Philadelphia RS-5 Zoning
Hi, I'm looking at a multi-fam property with RS-5 zoning (single fam). The seller is presenting me with a certification from the City that it is registered as a three family dwelling. However, the Philadelphia OPA/Atl...
Eric P.
Paperwork, permits, fees?
We're about 2 weeks away from closing on our first SFH rental. Rental is located (and we live in) Burlington County, NJ. Trying to get an idea of what permits, paperwork, fees, etc. I need to take care of before we ...
Jerome Morelos
Question about Due Diligence Process
How do I perform a thorough due diligence of a potential property? What is done during the due diligence process, other than verifying the title, documents (leases, etc), and doing a walkthrough of the property. Thanks.
Account Closed
Asbestos issue in my newly purchased house
Folks,I've discovered asbestos in ceiling and joint compound of wall in a house I was planning to flip. Long story short I've contacted an attorney and she claims that we have solid case. Let me explain as I believe i...
Will Gaston
What Are the Repercussions of Filing a Title Insurance Claim?
All:I've recently purchased a property in Columbia, South Carolina that I thought was three legal units; a duplex with a detached guest house. The Zoning department is now saying that the guest house is not to be rent...
Steven Barr
Purchased unauthorized subdivide flip
I purchase a property in Atlanta with hard money. Call it “123 Main Street”. I pulled permits through the city of Hapeville and did a full gut renovation. I am now being told by the city that they will not turn on wat...
Tyler Witkowski
My First Purchase!!! Hopefully.
Hello BP!I am proud to say I have put an offer in and it is going smoothly until I hit a wall...I have found a nice duplex in a very nice charming town outside of my home town Rockford, IL. I am under contract, and I ...
Aladdin M.
Accidental New Roof - Opinions?
I woke to what initially was a funny call; I was told from the crew rehabbing a house in Indianapolis, IN that a new roof was accidentally installed on my house by another crew working for another rehabber.They said t...