Any investor or developer buy raw land lot (zoning code G) and go through the process with the city to convert to commercial use?

Quote from @Dana Yobst: Quote from @Julio Gonzalez: @Dana Yobst While it may seem like a simple concept, it's actually a very complex process that requires significant documentation as well as specific methodologies.

I want a good turn key property that can be set up with a management company and I would like to repeat this process at least two or three times this year. 

It can accelerates process and can make numbers look very attractive (if you are open to renovations, does not need to be crazy)

Even so, they were able to help at times when I had technical questions about the legal process.

;(- if as-is value is less then the balance on the mortgage + arears OOOPS you need to have the owner work with the bank, you as the investor buyer AND a short sales expert often an agent work the tedious and usually failing short sale process. 

I am house hacking my unit and is there any difference in those processes as opposed to a regular rental property?

I’ve seen folks pivot their plans quickly if they discover one city has friendier permit processes than another.And yeah, the Phoenix area has some really down to earth investor meetups, from what I’ve heard, that can help you level up fast.What aspect of the business are you most excited to tackle first.. managing construction, or scouting out those under the radar leads?

Leaving out auction and foreclosure costs for a second, when you write that check for $220k the trustee is going to pay BigBadBank the $175k they are owed first, then he's going to pay LittleBadBank the remaining $45k, and you will get a clean title as the process is going to wipe the slate clean.

Quote from @Kadeem Kamal: I’m starting the process of doing a 1031 where I’ll get about 300k to put towards the the next property.