In fact, given the start up costs, the best way to make a profit as an MTR is to earn the continuing support of the property owner served.  

Your definition is correct for "legal non-conforming".The "legal" part of "non-conforming" is dropped when it doesn't apply so most commonly people call these units "non-conforming", "finished", "in-law suite/unit", or "bonus unit".Non-conforming: Any property that doesn't meet current zoning requirements.Legal non-conforming: A non-conforming property that was lawfully established under previous zoning regulations and is allowed to continue its use.Based on his posts @Mario Morales is referring to a non-conforming unit.

Seems to be a great hold that'll continue to increase in value and the debt will be getting paid down.

After some back-and-forth an inspection was scheduled only for the code enforcement agent to... wait for it... wait for it... ghost my PM.At this point, I've advised my PM to communicate with code enforcement in writing as much as possible and to continue to document their no-shows, etc.

It is also my understanding that this would result in large tax returns (from depreciation offsetting my other active income) that I could use to continue to expand my portfolio. 

LOTS to talk about in Calgary as quality multi-family deals are being snapped up quickly, multiple offers on handyman specials, and parts of the city is experiencing Sellers Market, while the CIty of Calgary has decided to continue their major capital reinvestment projects, so there will be emerging areas soon! 

As this process continues, I will have more accurate information, but these are all amazing things to think about.

You would continue to defer all of the tax and receive potential cash flow until the market becomes more attractive for you. 

Rents could continue to fall, and the cost of labor rise dramatically.https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/economy/new-home-undocumented...

Fannie does have a guideline that allows a property to be deeded over to an entity so long as the original borrower is also in the entity, but you have to wait 6 months of seasoning and maintain continuity of ownership.