Tell the agent what you need done, and if he doesn't do it in a timely matter there will usually be a clause explaining how you can terminate early without penalty if he fails to perform or do his job to the best of his ability. 

Every property in a location can perform differently based on many different variables.Just find properties you like and evaluate them individually. 

As Jaron mentioned above, average homes aren't performing well and the unique, experiential homes are hitting and exceeding revenue targets. 

A Self-Certified permit review would likely only take a few weeks; as compared to 4-6 Months for a project which is not "Self-Certified" and needs to go through the "Standard Plan Review" process.A Zoning analysis should be performed for your property ASAP using a Plat of Survey to ensure you would be allowed to build what you want to build, and check for any potential "Setback" concerns when it comes to adding Dormers...

It may make evictions of non-performing tenants difficult or impossible.

It's about a sports tout who calls himself Steve Stevens.

You also haven't provided any numbers about ROI or cashflow - how good are these properties performing?

If you walked up to Michael Jordan and said, "I want to learn sports" he would walk away.

And I always make my own appraisal packages: comps that I best feel match my property, including pros and cons of each, and a complete list of improvements I have performed.  

Some examples of this would be 1) depreciation calculations such as switching from straight-line depreciation to accelerated depreciation (often used for cost segregation studies when not performed in the year placed in service), 2) income recognition, and 3) inventory valuation such as changing from LIFO to FIFO.Correcting a mistake: If you realized that you used an incorrect accounting method after you filed your tax returns, you can file this form to request permission to change to the correct accounting method so that your tax reporting is accurate.Here’s a chart that you may find helpful when deciding whether you need to amend your return or file a Form 3115.As always, I recommend consulting your CPA or tax advisor as the rules can be complex.What is your experience with filing a Form 3115 or amending your tax return?