They don't cash flow....at all, but the future benefit here is the option to build new once the neighborhoods continue to appreciate and get new developments.

Same guy handled a triplex rehab (the one with the theft), and that's where he took money that he simply pocketed or used in some sort of Ponzo scheme to pay off other debts (I have no way to know, but the money did not go to contractors or to continue work at the site).

Now, I think the best exit strategy to avoid recapture tax continue to build on your portfolio would be to do a 1031 exchange. 

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.

The first monthly interest installment of xxxxx due on or before April 15, 2024 and continuing in like consecutive monthly interest installments of this amount for a total of one (1) year or twelve (12) payments at which time the entire unpaid balance, including Principal, accrued but unpaid interest, will become due and payable.

Meanwhile, Paces clients very slowly build up their capital, but we all know the majority will spend it and come right back to the group to let Paces organization fund it so he continues building his wealth from all of these "gators".Do I get annoyed hearing about this every day..YES..Do I think it was a great form of revenue for Pace..YES. 

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.

She and my stepdad would continue to live in the house and pay for everything (e.g., utilities, mortgage, etc.).

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