Since the owner is using it as a triplex, it is possible that it is a legal non-conforming use (this is the case when the property was a legal use and the City changed the zoning or the allowed uses in the zoning).

There are strategies to use lease options to make profit out of nothing, but it's too complicated and time consuming for me, so I only use this technique to get out of assets that don't conform to my investment target.    

I am going to list my top 5 things that will make your rental a success (simplified version) and would suggest that any non-conformity to these would open you to failure.1.

., etc.It's starting to shape up like this; If you're afraid of conforming to some regulation, then stop thinking about being an entrepreneur and consider staying with a job.

I've heard that some people are getting health insurance still paying the fine because the health insurance isn't conforming.  

Have you given any thought to having a similar service for small, regional banks or lenders in general for conforming loans?

The property has 2-1/2 garage and total gross monthly rent is about $1,250.So, I called the city to confirm that the property is legal 2 unit and I was told that it's legal, but non-conforming.

Tenant Buyer - Renter - Final Lessee - OptionorIn a VIBRANT lending climate, with many NON-CONFORMING lenders helping a lower FICO score tenant buyer convert a lease option deal to a 30 yr fixed note, Sandwiches make some good sense.In a CONSTRICTIVE lending climate, there is LITTLE ABILITY to be able to FORECAST what is possible for the Tenant Buyer as far as Home Loan financing.These Sandwich Deals work well with solid employment and stable REO - Short Sale levels.

The apt use is a non-conforming use, grandfathered as existing pre-current zoning.

Enough land to keep house and make a conforming developable property.Question is once you split a property, do both lots HAVE to conform to existing requirements or does the land the house sit on more flexible based on the year it was established.Can anyone offer insight?