Get it in writing from the building department or have a brief zoning review; verify your HOA, lender, and insurance allow a rented basement.

During due diligence, pull the CCRs/HOA docs, design guidelines, and any developer agreement, then call the HOA/ARC and planning department to confirm outside-builder approvals, fees, timelines, and utility/tap requirements.

I am relatively new into working in the department of selling distressed housing and am struggling to make connections.

If you’re planning to work as a General Contractor in New York City, understanding the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Tracking Number process is essential.

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Most investors I work with coordinate with a local property manager or check with the city’s building or utility department to ensure compliance before rolling it out

Have videos to Sheriff department.  

Local Permitting: you'll want to check with your building department to see if a conversion like this is allowed in the current zoning of your home.

Recommend as before you look up State Transportation department land sales.  

You can check the city’s zoning map online or call the planning department.