All Forum Posts by: Mike Cincotta

Has anyone had experience in adding a private entrance to an existing, below ground basement?  I'd like to convert the basement to an apartment for my aging father but concerned about the costs.  I am not finding much information online for this in Minnesota.  

I've made inquiries with the city building permit department about the requirements and restrictions, e-mailed several egress window companies as a start but don't know where else to look.  

Any recommendations?  Has anyone done this to their own home or rental?  What kind of trouble am I potentially getting myself into?

Thanks,

Mike

I am looking into my first deal and researching a new property.  This is a 3 unit property already leased to tenants.  I called to the County to check on any building permit history and any rental inspections.  To my surprise, I was told that building permits are not required for properties in unincorporated villages and that rental inspections are not required.  Does this sound right?  I live in Minnesota and now way would this fly but just learning about Wisconsin.