If you are wanting to find out if it is legal or not, check out Zimas.LaCity.Org, type in the address and go under permitting on the left hand side.

Just check out this crane watch:https://www.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/maps/project-watch

Quote from @Andrea Ciotti: Quote from @Rudy Schmidt: Hi Wilson,Check out Boostly. 

I have been analyzing a lot of different areas in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus.Hey @LeRoi De-Souza I would check out some local meet ups first and continue to do your research and build capital up for your purchase. 

You can check out Lake County Property Investors Association, they have a meet-up in the area you might enjoy. 

We want to avoid charging them for the stay plus the deposit, then refunding the deposit after they check out.

Most will not do it as you've seen, and you need to know where to go, and the numbers/credit/etc have to check out. 

I would check out Citrus County and Holiday its next to the Gulf beaches and a lot of winter/summer attractions.

You should check out the Roseville rei meetup coming up in mid March. 

Check out what Richard had to say about your question...A couple things to note for this scenarioIt will be tough to get “primary home” financing on a duplex if you already live in a single family home.