Yes i am living in one unit Gotcha - just as a heads up, most non-qm DSCR lenders do not allow for owner occupied properties

The appraiser will ask for permits for the work done, and if there is non to be provided he/she will not give the value and in turn you will not be able to get the full amount of money out of the home you were hoping to get.  

He has helped quite a few of my clients with their STR needs and is an expert at what he does. 

At my day job (non-RE), we have a recurring vendor that charges us about $150K/month. 

It's a mastermind, so not only classes but a community of fellow entrepreneurs with similar goals, industry experts, and accountability to get it done!

naive and non native speakers can be talked into it simply because they dont know any better.

The problem is that non-government jobs aren't permanent.

.: In my (non lawyer) experience John is correct here.

You can - 1) establish a trust for asset protection, 2) utilize the Homestead Exemption for property protection, 3) consider tenancy by the entirety for marital property (this might just be applicable to California, my home state)4) make sure you have adequate liability insurance for additional protection, 5) think about forming a business entity to shield assets, 6) and have proper estate planning for asset distribution.Seek tax and legal advice from experts in your state.

Typically in commercial leases there is a non-compete clause.