Depending on your team, I've seen the ALTA provider also offer that, you can coordinate with your architects, or you can work directly with the municipality.It is particularly helpful if you are making renovations or development changes to an existing structure where zoning regulations may have changed from the existing structure to the present alterations.

While this takes time and expertise, it’s a fixable problem that can translate into a profitable investment.

If the zoning map was altered where all 2-4 units were now RT-4 then developers couldn't just tear them down to make SFH and building owners wouldn't need to fight the city to increase density. 

Is there a general rule of thumb for translating that revenue into a sales price? 

@Jimmy S.You're missing out on $600-$1100/mo in rent which translates to $7200 - $13,200 per year.I understand you have a good long term tenant, but that is a lot of money being left on the table.This may sound harsh, but your tenant is replaceable.

As these sub single member LLC will be disregarded for the IRS the only tax return will be for holding LLC.The piercing of the company veil is a concept that if you don’t treat your LLC as a separate entity (failure to maintain its documents, registration, commingling of money, not signing as the LLC, etc...) it will show a judge that the LLC was only your alter ego and he would deny any of its liability protection (inside and outside).California is a state that requires that each LLC owned by a resident or doing business in the state has to pay a $800 franchise fee.

Even if you’re not directly altering the wetlands, there will be a regulated buffer zone where disturbance is restricted.As a land development engineer, I have extensive experience navigating this permitting process.

If I read that right it seems like you can only utilize any savings if you have a loss but I might be missing something in translation here.

Many borrowers file this form as an exclusion to their US federal taxes as they may have been taxed by the country where they are earning the income.Required Documentation for Foreign IncomeWhen it comes to processing foreign income for a loan, documents required may include:» Most recent personal tax returns» History of receipt» Proof of continuance of foreign income earnings» Conversion of the income from the foreign currency to US dollarsThese documents must be translated or completed in English so that a loan reviewer can properly evaluate the information provided.Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac GuidelinesIncome from Foreign SourceIncome from foreign sources must be reported on the borrower’s most recent U.S. individual federal income tax returns.

That being said, I had to translate a lot of documents on my own for the loan process, so there was more effort involved.