Considering it's from a reputable auction site, do I have decent legal standing if they misrepresent it?

Similar areas that have legal under utilized permitted space convert to max studios that you can fit.  

.: Some of you have reached out to me to see if we can connect on zoom or other means to pursue legal options.

- FYI: it's only illegal to try to rent it out, the property owner can usually legally live in a nonconforming basement unit.If you do all this you may still negatively cashflow each month, so make sure your income can cover and/or your cash reserves.If you do this successfully, you will learn more in 1-2 years than you would reading here on BP for 5+ years:)Good luck:)

Yes you can but it depends on the lender some lenders do not allow due to overlays and in house restrictions. 

I want to have a legal right to that property and it's equity.

Since our legal billed were $36,000, we’re $100,000 ahead.  

Are there land use restrictions?  

While it might feel counterintuitive, it can sometimes save you the time and cost of a legal eviction.I’d love to hear from others in the forum..Have you found any creative or cost-effective ways to navigate eviction challenges?

Legal violations and penalities(fines) even if you have accounting software to track the difference.