Sorry to bring up a 3 year old thread but in the exact same situation (and in Massachusetts) Just wondering how this panned out Robert. 

At this stage I'd take 360 pictures (the ones where you can pan around) 360 video.

Over the past year I have tried to do a number of real estate deals, which have not panned out.

Only one bite so far, but we'll see how it pans out in the next couple of days.

They also may have a TIN tax identification number.. so employers can pay them... basically check with employment get recent pay stubs, and former landlords...if language is issue, you may need to provide leases that is in their own language, so have a translator lined up. 

I will look into HELOCs for the two investment properties and see if that method of acquiring working capital can pan out.I've read that leveraging your own personal residence is never a great idea when it comes to RE investing.

If it doesn't pan out I can always fall back to my original plan, I figure I will build up higher reserves to account for potentially higher maintenance/repair costs.

I transact all the time as a commercial broker and see how sellers investments panned out over time.

He directed me to City Planning and land development web site and several links to drill down.Land Development Code User Guide, Guide to the Base Zones of the Draft Official Zoning Map Community Panning Land Use.Pre-Application ReviewCan you recommend any initial questions I can pose to the City planner?

Would love to stay in touch and hear how things pan out with you going into your next buy.Best of luck!