Be wary if rents exceed 1/3 of average incomes.Absorption/Vacancy: Consult National Association of Realtors for market time and inventory insights.

Consult with your accountant

This would mean that offers of broker compensation could not be communicated via the MLS, but they could continue to be an option consumers can pursue off-MLS through negotiation and consultation with real estate professionals 

I'd just use the money you'd spend on classes and software to pay the CPA first to consult on how to keep track of your expenses, and then to do your taxes for you at year end.

Before making any decisions, it's crucial to consult with a legal and financial advisor who can provide personalized guidance based on your specific circumstances.

Additionally, buyers may want to consider consulting with a real estate attorney or financial advisor to ensure they fully understand their rights and obligations under the financing agreement.

Thanks, my cousin is a trained Geometra, so I will consult with him.

Another way to do it is lookup 203k consultants in your area.

There are good entitlement consultants in LA who you could maybe pick their brain and they may give you some tips.

Do whatever you can to get rid of him quickly before this becomes a bigger problem.You may want to consult an attorney to ensure it's done right.