If Planning does determine the existence of your ground floor unit, it will require you to legalize the unit through the existing Planning code process assuming zoning supports the third unit OR using the new ADU program making your fast track condo conversion a passing dream.With regards, to some of your latter comments and questions:1) Any un-permitted work (including corrections) is not a good idea as a quick compliant from a neighbor can bring an inspector knocking on your door with a NOV especially in the current environment where everyone is SIP.2) Legalizing existing constructed spaces can be hit and miss based on the inspector you get.

I agree, people need to realize this is just a form of leverage and going at it 100% is ok as long as you have the income to support it.

The technical support is second to none. 

I know my goals align with trying to build generational wealth for my family and trying to create my own real estate business that helps support my family/friends in whatever goals they want to accomplish.

Being personable, honest, someone that people want to support, but also trustworthy enough to have them part with their money.Remember, real estate syndication and multifamily operations is buying a business.  

Obviously it was my STR income supporting my DTI ratio and not my military income. 

Please let me know how I can support you in any way.Thank you 

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An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

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