but careful planning and documentation are essential""...making sure that your wife understands what she needs to do to document her hours and activities."

There are some reputible ones and some criminals outhere. 

Additionally, the city is actively encouraging redevelopment and attracting businesses back to the area.

Please advise on how to accept a colleague request...the 'accept' option isn't showing and 'notifications' does not activate when selected.  

Tax deductions / write-offs should be a second concern.There are some rules that you need to follow to treat a short-term rental as 'active'(non passive) income which would allow you to offset it against other forms of income such as rental income / wages.

I am feeling a bit complacent nowadays with Real Estate, but one of my talents is being relentless so I am staying active on here, and I want to analyze at least 1 or 2 deals a week. 

Also consider networking with investors active in those areas who can provide insight on what’s working.

If it is an older home with stone foundation and brick/block walls likely you will need to underpin the foundation while lifting the home and then star bolting any active bulging. 

I would pursue it civilly and try to get them to pursue criminally. 

Depending on the fee schedule and activity this can cost significant transaction fees and always includes some red tape and extra processes to go through.