This usually occurs when a political argument can be made that a given solution will enhance the neighborhood but doesn't comply with the zone.  

@Jonathan Feliciano this is a commonly used strategy in a lot of places, and it can definitely produce good returns and enhance the usability of a house when done correctly. ...though, there are also plenty of examples of it turning into a poorly-planned hack job that ruins the usability of a house...A few things to consider:-Does the garage connect to any wet walls, and is the sewer main easily accessed?

Get bids for good enhancement:  Dual or Triple Pane windows. 

I've seen people hide or embellish numbers to enhance the returns on properties.There is a saying I like to use: "Trust but verify."

So successful has this transformation become that most of our student tenants are attending university with the objective of getting a piece of paper to secure employment and not to enhance their cognition and for the sake of knowledge.

Failing to do so may result in undesirable tenants and financial loss.Enhancements:Sometimes required due to market competition: For example, if all similar properties on the market have granite counters in the kitchen and your property has laminate, you may need to install granite to rent the property at market rate.Cost-justifiable enhancements: Changes that increase rent and have a reasonable payback period.The formula we use for estimating the payback period:Payback Months = (item cost) / (monthly savings or increased rent)For example, suppose the property has laminate kitchen counters.

Investing in real estate, particularly multifamily properties, offers the potential for stable income streams and long-term appreciation, enhancing diversification and reducing overall investment risk.It's important to know that the quality of syndication teams can vary, so I would advise you to educate yourself and seek insights from experienced investors who have prior experience in investing in syndications.

Great informative video, enhances the knowledge clearly.