Call the zoning department again, and this time ask specific questions: Is a variance required, or can you proceed as-is?

The alternative is to set up a self-directed IRA, or better, a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan, invest in alternative assets, and then do the conversion.

My biggest advice for people would be as follows.Know why your in the real estate game, and why a specific niche.

If, however, you are not specifically looking for me to be nice and would like me to be honest instead, I'll say that using tools like your app completely misses the point and should be avoided, outside of as a teaching tool.

I think it's going to be location specific for sure; where I am very few people hang out in the house all day long as they are usually busy hitting the parks and attractions. 

You find the numbers, and strategies that work in any specific market you choose, then wait until a property pops up that meats that criteria, and jump on it."

USPS specifically forbade from doing anything like this years ago.

Home warranties can sometimes cover rental properties, but it really depends on the specific terms of the warranty and the provider.

There're some alternative planning approaches, but they are always case-by-case.  

Deals are location and market specific.2.