I can totally see neighborhoods with smaller homes being built (on smaller parcels) to accommodate the lack of housing.Common sense would also suggest building more apartment buildings - and one would think both local and federal governments would embrace this idea - but of course in too many areas these very governments also want to curse builders with some or all of the following: excess red-tape, permit nightmares, high property taxes, and never-ending eviction moratoriums. 

We went with his plan, but this inspector won't allow outlets from both apartments in that side as he considers it penetration of the fire wall.We are exploring the fireproofing that spray foam offers thinking we can fill the cavity and eliminate the cavity on one side.

If you can answer any of these questions, I'd truly appreciate it:-As California's AirBnB market gets more regulated, is it worth trying to penetrate into this market?

This would allow water to penetrate the building and potentially damage the structure.2.

You have to be able to embrace that fear, think logically and be risk averse.  

Something like” you move on, I do what I need to on the way of upgrades “ and we both part ways and get on with life.If this doesn’t work, then embrace the legal system.Cheers

These are some things to consider, because they will both contribute to water penetration.

It's about the molecule size, and stain that has bigger pigment size won't penetrate the wood grain.  

If this property were in Chicago (like Oak Park) and not Indianapolis, it might seem more clear to me to stick with the original design concept and truly embrace the more 'old world' feel, for Indianapolis however where modern looking flips are in steady/constant supply, it's more questionable. 

(If you look at the savings of not owning a car- the VAAS/CAAS model vehicle as a service or car as a service) maybe the largest wealth generator in the next 10 years (not counting the government printed $ over the covid period) (please do not get me started) Sorry, I digress, the future is coming and if it is convenient, we will embrace.