You might consider: Consulting a Real Estate Attorney – Your emails may possibly prove misrepresentation.Requesting Public Records – A FOIA request might reveal why the city denied you but later approved the duplex.Escalating to City Officials – Bringing this to local officials could expose inconsistencies.Exploring Tax Write-Offs – A CPA might help offset your financial loss, if it is possible.I’d definitely seek legal advice.

I’m local to you in CT!

I had the owner of my local branch doing mine.

If you like it, connect with people around the area (like property managers, local popular agencies, and also investors!)

Joined a local investment group and got tons of support How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I’ll also connect with locals through BiggerPockets or Facebook groups for first-hand insights.If visiting isn’t an option, lean on a reliable local team (agents, property managers) to help vet the area.

Pricelabs Market Dashboards – Great for analyzing local comps and pricing trends. 3.

Is there anyone in your local market you could take out to lunch who does flips?

I put my money where my mouth is and I am also buying properties in localities where I am selling to my investor clients. 

Other locals with similar experience had mentioned that this scenario might not be the best fit and it turned out to be correct.