You need to know the law like the back of your hand, have policies and procedures in place to deal with problems swiftly/accurately/legally every single time, and be prepared to deal with tenants that push back hard or try to take you to court.

In our experience working with cross-border clients, we've encountered  a handful of situations where local tax preparers in Canada have pushed back against this setup.

Also is there anyway to turn this back on the seller (who it turns out lied about quite a few other things), we were under the impression it was a legal ADU.

For money judgments, in particular, it’s often worth consulting with an attorney to make sure everything is handled properly and legally—especially when you’re operating remotely.Best of luck with the process, and definitely reach out to the Facebook group for some additional insights!

If they fail to pay the taxes, plus fees and interest, within that time, then the property legally becomes yours.

Ambulance chasing attorneys know their way around and can legally navigate around Insurance Policies.4.

Hello @Dana Gaglion,This is not legal advice... plenty of great attorneys in NY will offer a free consultation so I'd recommend going that route.

I've got stories that would be hard to believe on some of my seller financing deals, contract on a napkin, personal check for a notarized deed, hand shake deals, etc., etc. and a LOT of fun.

I would not try and raise money from people (alot of legal implications), but if you know people with money who want to invest, you may be able to get preferred termsAlso sometimes best to partner with someone with experience as well.

You might consider: Consulting a Real Estate Attorney – Your emails may possibly prove misrepresentation.Requesting Public Records – A FOIA request might reveal why the city denied you but later approved the duplex.Escalating to City Officials – Bringing this to local officials could expose inconsistencies.Exploring Tax Write-Offs – A CPA might help offset your financial loss, if it is possible.I’d definitely seek legal advice.