Buffalo is largely zoned for multi-family, which with an FHA loan you can buy up to 4 units, and you will be able to find some distressed properties that you can also build equity to during the process of the rehab. 

Some of the things that would impact would be number of rentals, record keeping on those, property sales, potentially Qualified Opportunity Zone reporting requirements if you have taken advantage of that, multiple states, and it goes on.

Both have fences but the wall falls in the  rear yard setback per some weird land zoning law which means I cannot build more than 3 ft at a time which is a problem for me for reasons I wont get into.

This is largely dictated by the zoning requirements of the local municipality. 

I’m thinking of purchasing a single family home that has the chance of becoming a mother-daughter home depending on the zoning restrictions.

Hi,I purchased a 2 unit house that was CO'd 1 apartment and 1 commercial space. During the purchase we obtained a commercial mortgage. Now the building inspector is telling me he will give us a CO for 2 apartments (an...

Red Flags aren't just for parades. 

-Zoning: I am very familiar with how zoning works and who to talk to regarding zoning in my area.

Areas that not only are turning over, but are also opportunity zones, offering great tax savings down the road.There are a few good areas for multi’s up in north county too.

It's an older home and the large items (windows, roof, HVAC) haven't been updated in many, many years so one of those items would put the property in the red fairly quickly.It is not a substitute for a thorough rental analysis.