Jonathan B.
About to Close - Expired Permit ?? (Advice needed)
Hi Guys-Here's the story - Highly appreciate your advice,About to close on a property-Title search came up with a lien search result of a non-lienable "Expired Permit" from 10 years ago for a roof re-do that was done ...
Hamlet J.
Should I buy a 6 unit apartment building with a septic system
Hello all,I am reviewing a decision if I should buy a 6 unit building with a septic system. The owner claim that he just invested 40k in a new system recently.The price is right and the area is good. Should I buy it o...
Robert Alexis
Investigating Post Rehab Work
Last year a foreclosed property I was looking to house hack caught my attention. I ultimately pulled out due to the underestimated cost and scope of the rehab. The house was eventually purchased and renovated and is ...
Charles Koo
DWP and ADU Question for Los Angeles
Hi BP - Hoping folks who are familiar with the ADU process can shed some light. I'm currently in the process of a garage conversion to an ADU (framing and rough plumbing/electrical completed). The GC did the design an...
Christopher Prince-Barry
Do cities have a set time to respond to permit applications??
I understand we are in difficult times. I am hoping to understand what my options are. I submitted permit applications for building, plumbing and electrical to Orange NJ seven weeks ago. When submitted they noted covi...
Jeffrey Brumagin
Unpermitted Rental Unit ?
I'm currently in a very informal rental agreement on a 1/1 standalone that used to be a guest unit of an adjacent property. The entire property was foreclosed on a few years back, and somehow the two properties wer...
William C.
How long do plans, permits, and approvals take?
Architects, builders, GCs, investors, and anyone else who knows anything about applying for permits on a late scale renovation I need your help.
I know every project is different, but assume you need to start from s...
Pat L.
Get a Permit for your electrical they said
So I had to dance with the Building/Electrical Inspector for a couple of months as I rewired an entire home including a new panel.He went through it several times picking out minor routing, stapling, GFI & AFCI is...
Mariah Pierce
Can I change architects during renovation project?
I'm in the middle of a 203K renovation and had drawings done before close in October. Unfortunately, the contractor the architect recommended did not follow the plans and I am in need of new drawings. Can I get anothe...
Kristi Bass
STR Permit denied after chg of ordinance??
I'm somewhat baffled! I bought a property & decided it was perfect for a STR. At the time, no ordinance was in place that prohibited my doing so. I set up VRBO acct & started renting it VERY successfully. City...