I forgot to mention, I suggest you confirm with the responsible government body (town, city or county) that the encroachment and proposed easement do not and would not violate zoning restrictions, i.e. setbacks or utility easements.

Or Ohio Dept of Natural Resources may have guidelines about setbacks, etc?

Psychology and sociology is paramount in this aspect. 3- The business of the business: This is things such as regulatory actions, licensures, the constant changing of such, how to navigate, contracts, documentations, process's and systems, etc etc.. 

Selina Bliss's proposal to limit short-term rentals in the Regulatory Affairs subcommittee this week, meaning it has no chance of advancing to Gov.

There are often homestead exemptions and other regulatory issues that could cause issues with your loan, even if it were business purpose.

I was about to start the process to get a retroactive permit but realized the additional cost of a new exterior stairwell (metal) and architecture fees is almost 30kIm starting to weigh the options of either full tear down with a new 4 unit construction or separate building in the front of property (current is set back thus the extra costs to permit)  or adding a 2 story 2 unit addition connecting to the old propertysorry this post has become 2 ideas i need advice onif it deconvert can i use it as an inlaw suite with 2nd floor unit or a duplex up. 

Code § 7701 - Definitions, my understanding is that the answer is NO, but maybe I am wrong.As the actual rate of withholding is 15% of the sales price, and as the refund (if any) would be "within 90 days" after sending the form, it can be a major setback for my company´s flipping cash-flow because 15% is way higher than the taxable income (and of course than the tax itself), so we would be in the necessity of capital injections to flip the next properties.Thanks in advanceAlejandro

It took some work but we jumped through all the regulatory hoops and were able to get site approval on two separate land tracks.  

If you are referring to ocean front structures, there are additional CAMA rules in place that go above and beyond the flood rules for renovating a structure located within or forward of the oceanfront setback.

But your QI should be your guide through the regulatory maze that alows you to focus on your investing.