I've volunteered and worked my way up arduously since 2012 and have learned a lot helping run and manage this store with it's founder Brad and his mother Diane.

This board is usually volunteer citizens and make a decision based on their own.If BZA denies the variance, you could the appeal to council in many situations, but not always.

Also volunteering for community projects is fun and a great way to meet locals.

I personally think that condo HOA fees are very reasonable because of the economy of scale and HOA board is usually all volunteer (no 10% PM fees).The reason that I am against condos as a potential rental is not the HOA fees, but the power of the HOA. 

If you ever have to hire a handyman, watch what they do so you can do it yourself next time.And if you have any handyman friends, volunteer to help them on some things for free.

How do I go about finding unused commercial space that can be donated for a volunteer event?

J Scott Yeah, fortunately we figured this out pretty early in the game and my wife volunteered to go get her license.

I've joined the Neighborhood Organization even though I don't live there, and volunteered as the webmaster.All the active neighbors (15% of the 'hood) know that I have rentals, am always buying, and am keenly interested in improving the neighborhood and property values.

Now, if the occupants voluntarily surrender possession to you (help them to volunteer with a cash incentive), then you have a case where they have given you some rights.

So again your comments are appreciated and any additional ones are welcomed.K Kirkman - your comments on partnering with non-profits piques my interest as I am a volunteer for a youth based one in our state's largest city: Newark, NJ.