@Lisa Eckman Completely understood, I will direct message you.

"The analysis of rent control is among the best-understood issues in all of economics, and -- among economists, anyway -- one of the least controversial.... a poll of the American Economic Association found 93 percent of its members agreeing that ''a ceiling on rents reduces the quality and quantity of housing.''

He and I both understood that If I don't pay him he will foreclose on the house.The Second deal we are partners on and again we both went in understanding this is business.

@Alex Craig  understood its a natural progression I think for folks.. as they move up the food chain.. plus you see it on BP  there is extreme interest in Multi...

I'm not familiar with all the crazy NY laws, but it's generally understood that the Landlord cannot charge rent on a unit that is uninhabitable.Talk to the Landlord and tell him you expect your rent to be reduced for the days you are unable to occupy.

They regularly come in at 10%+ less than value based on average sold 2) The ADU value is not well understood as it will apply to appraisals and that is because current rules require it to be owner occupied.  

As previously noted, compliance engagements are usually flat rate and agreed upon before work commences.I think what needs to be understood with a DIY tax prep mentality is that you don't know what you don't know....Suppose your engine blew up. 

That one kind of hurt, but I understood.

@Justin Kane hello, I’m not sure I understood what you meant

In my second meeting he said he would go down to R80m, but if I have understood the numbers correctly, then it looks like I should not pay more than R25m. btw - lenders in South Africa would usually want 10% ROI.