.), bringing this to the attention of city council in hopes of a noise ordinance with consequences, and civil action, which would be my last resort.Regardless of the legality of disclosing this information or not to a potential buyer or tenant, my wife and I do not want to put others in the situation we are in now.

@Scott Townsend helloit is a common issue that HOA might not provide details - they like to say "we were advised by legal council not to answer"...

Planning and zoning, city council members, economic development board, council of governments, homeless coalitions, etc.   

So if this is the only place in the neighborhood that would be 2 units, you are likely to need perfect cooperation from the neighbors and council member.

Chicago's finances are beyond bankrupt, and the City has a law that allows it to increase taxes at the rate of inflation without running to City Council every year.

Or go to the city manager/city council and ask for a variance?

Purchase price: $120,000 Cash invested: $52,000 Sale price: $227,000 This was a single family flip that we bought from a wholesale group in Council Bluffs, IA on Bel Air Drive.

Usually there is someone on the economic council that can tell you what's happening as well.

These restrictions can turn a great property into a flop, because if you wipe out half the year and eliminate 2-6 night rentals you lose a large portion of your rentals.Now I see the news in Colorado that the Aspen City Council ordered a stop to new development and short term rental licensing.

Does anyone here make a conscious effort to connect with their local city council members / planning department members, any other local government officials to help their investing endeavors?