But I strongly urge anyone to always get Aldermanic support before proceeding because it makes life--and the entire project / process--a whole lot easier. :)IN SUM: Based on what you've shared, it sounds like you won't need to rezone if you just want to build a duplex.

I thought I was a big fish in a little pond back home.

I would say get to no many neighborhoods.Also not much in 200K range any more.$300K is the new $200K. 

If it's a flip, I'd look at the best flips in the closest mile radius sold in the last 6 months.

You're in the right place.

That is how I bought my boutique hotels in Costa Rica. 

Hey @Keagan Scott, so I don't have any insight into Gary, IN but here is a blurb -"Those looking to rent out their properties for less than 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) will have to get a permit, pay a one-time $150 fee, and have a city business license.

The area where I own this property is in Redding, CA.

The second lot had the remnants of a tennis court the original owner had built, but was now in disrepair.  

However, there may be a commonly expected way of handling it in your area.