Process this, and be take the next steps wisely.

If they don't approve the project, all the time and money spent chasing it yields no return.3) Market Risk: The market can change during the entitlement process, which can also work in your favor like it did for many Developers in 2021.That's why knowing your municipality, understanding their processes, and making wise decisions in selecting which projects to pursue are crucial.Success in development requires choosing the right projects that 1) meet your criteria and 2) have a promising path to approval.The good thing is that this risk is compensated by having a higher return.

If its a log cabin it might have trouble qualifying for the refi - would be smart to get some opinions early if that is your gameplan - would likely be a bigger potential hurdle than the gift/original purchase process

Its a process and a government process at that so be prepared for that.

Easier just to wait then go through a court process just my opinion.

I am happy to chat about the process as well if you have questions.

I'm also curious about what the process looks like for other landlords who have gone through this.

It’s frustrating to hear you had to step in and handle the process yourself while still being charged a full fee.

There are differences in the way cities execute this process.  

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