I have a few vendors that I paid over $600 for services that were independent contractors and wanted to know the process for taxes.

In working on construction loan financing, the lender informed me I'll need to unencumber that portion of the property (makes sense) before closing on the construction loan.I understand there to be two methods generally speaking: refinancing my mortgage and removing that portion of the property in the process OR attaining a partial release from the lender to remove that land.I *strongly* want to avoid refinancing as I have an amazing rate, but partial releases seem complex and also require a survey.

Lets connect, it would be great to learn more about the industrial development process as well as some opportunities in that side of industry! 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

State not only allows but makes policies to force counties to comply but counties DO resist and purposely make the process very difficult.

They are rarely reported accurately by realtors on the MLS when transactions close to begin with and I don't believe anything other than the contract sale prices are utilized although an official study on this would be very interesting albeit a painstaking process to undertake. 

@Katie Balatbat I'm sure it's not a huge deal.

The process is not a first come first served process, but rather who is willing to pay the highest fee. 

im in the process of doing that right now any tips so i dont overspend on reno since a nonconforming duplex is more valued at cashflow than the arv

It’s done but can be risky.Just my 2 cents and how I approached my real estate / home ownership process - not saying it’s right or wrong just sharing my experience