I reached out to an architect that is familiar with the process & he said it could take up to 6 months.My advise to you as the buyer is that the purchase price should reflect the 6 months you'll have to wait to legally rent out both units.

These terms were provided by the seller's daughter who managed the properties and were not disclosed to us during the transaction.The legal expertise we've received up until this point has not been helpful.

@Tomoko HaleThis older thread includes a summary of different types of tax professionals.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...CPA is a license.

It is recommended that a competent attorney be consulted in any case where legal questions or concerns arise.

I have an abundance of questions and things to learn going forward with this, but right now my biggest question is in regards to zoning.What are the legal zoning classifications that will allow rv/boat storage?

.- Legal and Tax Complications:Navigating different state laws and tax regulations can be complex and confusing.Out-of-state investing can be a great way to grow your real estate portfolio, but weighing the benefits against the potential challenges is essential.

You could try the angle that the owner was trying to manage too many units before and now that you've taken over legal responsibility for the worst ones, you will make sure things go smoothly. 

There is a world of difference in legal liability. 

Please read up on this to avoid any legal issues.

Is this legal?