They fight Federal attempts to remove old wood by suing.

If you are simply buying for a lifestyle investment, then you have much more leeway in what/where you might consider buying.

If not, then the path of least resistance is to simply adjust your vision so it fits better into the lot, as-is. :) A zoning change can take up to 6 months, approval isn't guaranteed (despite Aldermanic support), and potentially cost a lot of money (architectural site / floor plans & dimensioned elevations, zoning attorney, holding costs, etc.) 

You’re simply using some of the money you’ve already saved for your purchase to show the seller you’re committed and serious about buying their house.

A PM offers so many additional services in addition to things you cannot do yourself - like simply having a 3rd party between you and the tenant.

You can go the free route which does take some time, door-to-door, cold calling, and simply messaging buyers.

We grew them in an environment where nothing required to be earned, everything was given simply for having wanted it.

This will get you the name on the dog on record designating that specific animal as their ESA.Good idea -- AND ask for additional rent/deposit, unless there is some legislation forbidding it for a properly registered service animal.My humble opinion, all this "emotional support" stuff is simply BS so they can take their precious animals everywhere they go and not have pay extra.

If the latter, simply give her the notice required (eg 30 or 60 days) that she needs to move. 

Being a flipper for the last 10 years (always part time), there is simply a mismatch here.