See legal advice on this as well.Our water was combined between the two houses so it cost $3400 to pay the city to run a water and sewer tap on street for the second house to have its own water and sewer.

i am currently based in west suburbs. but i commute daily to the city.

Remember, pricing is really set based on what the market will bear in an area - and all areas of a city or regions of the country are not created equal.

Is there an elevator apartment building class designated by the local government like there is in New York City (Class D)?

Seems pretty popular in New York and California, so why not make it available to deserving people everywhere?

Trial Counsel, Salt Lake City SEC:801 524 6748Karen Martinez, Trial Counsel, Salt Lake City SEC::801 524 5799

Here's another one worth checking out . . . from the New York Times:http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/04/05/business/20080406_METRICS_SUB_GRAPHI.jpg

I just moved to a new city and was planning on going alone to meet with sellers, see their property, and discuss offers.

RMNP probably won't be accessible for another couple of weeks.I follow your area somewhat, I have family in Redwood City and Disco Bay.

Secondly, is it difficult to pass city inspections in order to rent out the property, and do you really have to have all work done by a certified contractor?