Has any one bought a property with an open permit and what problems have you encountered?

I am currently considering a bid on a property in Long Island, NY that has an open permit for a dormer that was put on by the...

Hi All,
Just a quick thanks in advance for anyone willing to read and respond. So here's the (abridged) story so far...
Facts:
Purchased Two Family in Belmar in April (Two Single Family Homes on One Lot) Using 203k...

Does anyone know if a mobile home can be insured if the home's serial number cannot be found? Or does anyone know an insurance company in North Carolina that will insure a mobile home without the serial number?

I ...

I am looking at what appeared to be a property originally built to be a duplex. Symmetrical layout with what I believe was an unfinished basement at one time. The owner of the house has finished the basement and sh...

Hello,I purchased a home about 4 weeks ago that I planned to live in for a little while and then rent when I am ready to upgrade. The other night I was taking a shower and someone else was running the sink. There was ...

Hi! I'm under contract on a property in the Tacony neighborhood of Philadelphia and noticed that the current landlord has an inactive rental license since 2020. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Anything to...

I bought a house and tax records showed it was 1630 sqft.  Appraisal came back with 2055 for my HML.  This appears to be all legit square footage, no additions or add-ons...all original square footage.  home was built...

I am a realtor in the Pittsburgh area and have been running into a lot of properties that are illegal (no occupancy permit exists) for the current usage such as a single family home being turned into a duplex.   Does ...

I have been looking at some 6 unit properties in MA and NH and I am finding that they might be listed as a 6 unit but after doing research I find that it is zoned as a 5 unit. All of the units appear to be up to code ...

My partner and I have just started a house flipping business and plan to use local workers whom we trust and who have done remodels on investment properties for us before. However, these workers are not licensed, but ...