Beyond the usual public zoning hearing meeting where neighbors get to object to any change in the proposed property use and the board follows their desires normally, it also entailed actually purchasing a nearby lot and putting a parking easement on it so as to provide the parking imposed by the condemnation process.  

That could entail a painfully long waiting period. 

Also, how many hours are entailed in those $20k?

Jesse - good luck with the options ...maybe  take a  few deep dives in the area you are interested in to see if there is anything even remotely close to  what you are  envisioning  ....this time of year is  not the best as  supply  is low ....if your  plans do  entail buying a new place - make sure your  loan/ financing needs  are  all in place  via  being pre aprproved ......as  far  as the  " cash back " refinance  question - two things to note  1) most lenders  will want to have you own the property  for  6 months ( or longer )  before being able to use the new appraised  value for a new loan  2) most  cash  back refinance  loans int eh range you are  mentioning  have a  max loan to value of  75%  

So for perspective, tree trimming entails a qualified tree trimmer to climb up into the tree with a chainsaw, and because of insurance and risk, this type of work gets pricey.

I DO want to maybe double the number of units I have - which would entail working a bit more - i can live with that :) I love this thread  

Conditions today, both with regard to college academic rigor and the labor market, are much different than they were 40 years ago." "...you’re not rewarded for credentials, but for capabilities.College used to look like a good “investment” because earning a degree usually entailed at least some serious work and having done it set the individual apart.

A housing provider that imposes a blanket prohibition on any person with any conviction record – no matter when the conviction occurred, what the underlying conduct entailed, or what the convicted person has done since then – will be unable to meet this burden.Read the whole LONG thing here:https://www.hud.gov/sites/documents/HUD_OGCGuidApp...I have taken this to mean that I can no longer have a blanket rule that says "no felonies."  

The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed

These puny little humans go around and assert their will over the massive horses to make their business work - it is what it is.