Quote from @Keaton Sheffert: Hello BiggerPockets Users,I am looking for advice on how to best convince my local zoning commission to accept our proposal for a rezoning from residential to commercial (for apartments).Background: My business partner and I are hoping to begin our first development in 2025 in our small town in Southern MI.

The challenge for me will be to attempt to mirror this type of financing approach to Southern Calif. real estate. 

I have several clients who have invested in Vegas and had a lot of success but now they're focusing more in the southern/middle part of the country because the price points are lower and the laws are more landlord friendly.

Whether Teak or Southern Pine, the above items or concepts will need to be applied to determine the value of your property or purchase price.

I have a rental Condo in Southern California (City of Santa Ana) for 3 years now.

Take southern California as the example.

Love the name...such a southern name!

They do public debt funds, apartment complexes (in Southern California and the Southeast), car washes and self storage.

I'm currently developing a project in Western MA and still looking in Central/Southern VT.  

Living in Southern California, I realize the market here is quite expensive, and I’m not sure if it’s the best place to get started.