Overall behind in the process by about a year - just catching up now & could use some (paid) advice on how best to navigate the complications -Probably an hour or two's consulting, at the most.

But, I am not an agent, so I don't know what the rules are.I do know from the Arizona Bar conversation, when I called them, it's illegal in Arizona to fill out legal forms for a fee, in Arizona, unless you are an attorney, real estate agent or other appropriately licensed individual.

I want to ensure that nothing is overlooked that might prevent future construction.Does anyone have any similar experiences or advice they can provide on navigating subdivisions and zoning?

I've tried and spent a crazy number of hours doing research on taxes and assumptions, but it's such a big financial decision that we don't feel comfortable navigating it on our own.

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Through all of my previous projects I've had W2 income but don't have that for my current project: converting a 1940's gas/service station into a coffee shop and bar.

It's complicated trying to navigate, especially from a distance. 

Wouldn't you be in at least the same place after it was rebuilt (barring changes in he local market I would guess the value of the property with an newly built house to be greater than before) 

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