So the pro tip is answer the phone even if you cant talk you simply say Hey I cant talk but wanted to acknowledge your call can I call you back IN ?

We simply wanted to keep it and turn in into asset (long term).

(Yes, I understand comments provided are simply educational, I will consult with an attorney before moving forward.

Even after that time passes it depends on the state what actions you may take but in my state for a relatively modest fee you simply have a constable post a notice and physically remove them 10 days later.

I have had them as well when home inspectors simply do not know the code and we are butting heads..

Many reasons: to encourage/discourage certain economic behavior, to appease a certain industry lobby or some fellow lawmakers or even sometimes a private individual, to buy votes, to balance economic effects of a new law, as well as simply out of incompetence of our lawmakers.

That just does not work today.Not with a high debt rate and a scarcity of houses/lack of homebuilding. 

I’m based in California, and it seems the building department is upset about the lack of permits.

Most DIYs will simply use a brush and roller due to the simplicity. 

(There are passive investors in deals that haven't seen financials in years)  Do the passive investors get to vote on anything or are they simply along for the ride.4) Understand the business plan.