When seeking council from experienced local investors, don't come across as a "gimme gimme" person but rather, trading your time, energy, devotion to help in their business in exchange for knowledge. 

@Jonathan Van Dyke, it seems Airbnb may bot be easy because of the town council regulations.You can rent it long term.

My name is Stefano, I'm British - Italian and new to Real Estate investment.

@David DrewPhiladelphia city council recently passed similar legislation.

When multiple inspections are required, multiple draws are understandable, but if a satisfactory service is provided by a contractor, they expect to be compensated in a timely manner, they have people and bills to pay too.Establish a relationship with a reputable contractor, see what their terms are, and get it in writing, in the form of a proposal read and signed by your self and or, your legal council.    

Go look at downtown redevelopment plans from the city council from, 2004 and then look at downtown Rochester again today; you will see no appreciable difference.

We shipped in logs from British Columbia. 

-Md-W.V.0.002.2590Omaha-Council Bluffs, Neb.

https://www.wweek.com/news/city/2019/06/19/portland-city-council-passes-new-tenant-protections-aimed-at-helping-people-with-criminal-histories/Here is the link.

If you don't understand something, especially if it sounds fishy or shady to you, seek council or walk away.