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

Most are fine with that, but a few will have problems with it and claim there are legal issues, etc..

Buying through an agent may provide more transparency, while sheriff sales and auctions can offer deals but often come with risks, like limited property inspection or legal complications.

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

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

Obviously this may vary by market but we would not accept partial payments as it does make things more challenging legally if you need to evict them.

Quote from @Jim Bryant: This is why it's important to understand how the legal system works before investing in an area.

I am in PA and yes, it is legal to charge late fees to your tenant regardless of Section 8 subsidies or not, provided the tenant's lease allows for them.

Whether it's a legal demand for compliance or simply an email, it doesn't really matter; just make sure everything is in writing. 

Not sure if that is legal but I agree.