NYC DOB considers a shelter a 'community facility with sleeping quarters' and may require a special permit for this use.Thanks Abel, You provided me with the right search terms to dig deeper. 

Most value adds involve work   Some require specialized knowledge.Here is a list of why adding ADUs in my CA market is typically a poor RE investment:1) The value added by the ADU addition is often significantly less than the cost of adding the ADU.

I currently pay a premium price for my turnovers for a local cleaning company that specializes in STRs.

I ended up hiring a local attorney who specialized in landlord-tenant disputes, and while it cost me a bit more upfront, it was worth it to get the situation resolved without additional delays.A close friend of mine also delt with an out-of-state eviction in Michigan last year.

For insurance in South Florida, I’ve heard good things about companies like Citizens and some specialized providers that focus on high-risk areas.

Here's how I do my due diligence:1) Portfolio matching: (takes 30 seconds per deal)a) Have an educated opinion on where I think we are in the real estate cycles (financial and physical market cycles)b) Then and only then do I pick the strategies, capital stack, and specialized asset subclasses that make sense for that opinion.

Most of these gurus haven't really invested in years, or they pay someone else to do it while they specialize in being a social media influencer and motivational speaker, so I share that frustration.

The mayor is investing heavily in bringing regional and national services to the city, which brings more specialized workers.

Go to a lender that actually knows what they are doing and specialize in investor finance. 

I’m a real estate agent that specializes in distressed properties. great, sent you a connect request