The other thing I notice and this goes from East Coast to west coast northern border to southern border is the poor have an affinity for red or black gauze like curtains.

Some areas have specific departments or webpages dedicated to housing or zoning regulations that can provide detailed information.Another effective approach is to connect with local real estate agents or property managers who specialize in short-term rentals.

Is this zone related information generally available on county websites?

In certain instances ( since your help as far as your solutions go is considered consulting), you could cross a red line and end up violating the law.

If your focus is on land development, my advice would be to place a greater emphasis on learning the zoning code. 

I am going into Architecture this coming fall and lately have been thinking of getting a minor in either RED or construction management.

I typically am working with suppliers of red iron beams, but I would imagine suppliers would still have something.https://www.engineeringtoolbox... is a great free resource for information on different types of materials.Hope this helps at least some!

I'm investigating the opportunity zone fund space and investing in syndications.

@John Mezzoni I always put 20% down, it’s my comfort zone for keeping enough equity and hopefully payments low enough to leave some cash flow.

First red flag, the PM brought up a small "safety hazard" repair.