@Daniel Caraway a lot of times properties like that are grandfathered under existing zoning unless, it was an addition done without a permit or it's been vacant for a specified period of time.There are fairly explicit rules at the county level that govern zoning.

So when you're asking "can they amend the rules", what you really mean is "Can the Board of Directors amend the rules that govern myself and the rest of the HOA".The short answer is "Of course, as that is one of the jobs that you and the rest of the HOA ask them to do."

As an attorney, I represented developers, REITs, multi-national corporations, and local governments in all aspects of real estate including asset acquisition, development, leasing, and disposition.

You submit the application for the loan on the tsp.gov website, then you have to print out a two page form, fill it out with your bank info (for direct deposit), have it notarized, and then fax it in (of course because it’s the government they only accept snail mail or faxes).

Of course, I'm also a 23 year employee of the federal government.

The Austin area is getting pretty stupid on the short-term rental sector. 

When an agent approaches me and says, "I have a deal where you are the junior lender, the senior is a government loan and is capped at $6,000 for subordinate lien holders.

I think you need to check the DBA database in you state and the federal one so you are not stepping on anyone's toes, also check for copyrights to that name through the federal government, and lastly, I think that the new marketing for housing with be with words like nysinc....the millennials will love it.

It is governed by a “metro district”.

These are typically built with some type of government subsidy or incentive such as tax credits for the developer in exchange for the leasing restrictions.