They will generate a report to you based on their findings.Type 2 - conducted by an engineering firm where they will have you complete a questionnaire.The questionnaire will ask you details regarding the house and therefore, I would recommend having a home inspection or appraisal at the time of completion.The above two studies have pros / cons and differences in cost and turnaround time.Best of luck.

Hi @Nicholas L. and @Chris Seveney a few weeks after my post, they did a part 2 for the survey and 2 days ago, the Zoning Dept. emailed out an update for the proposed policies.Here's their message:"We want to keep you informed and share a preview of the proposed Short-Term Residential Rental Ordinance regulations and express our gratitude for your invaluable feedback and participation in Phase I and Phase II of the Alexandria Short-Term Residential Rental Study.

We are the only lender who can offer a classic 30 year mortgage to Americans in Costa Rica. 

Here is a mistake / aha moment: cost segregation studies are worth it, even for a portfolio of  smaller properties!

Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.

If you're interested, his hobbies include history of mankind, culture and classical prose of China and Japan. 

In all major cities, especially ones with a higher crime index, unless you study the market and know it, I would never rely on someone else to choose a block.

Board games can be worth it, but I'd keep it minimal - maybe 2-3 family-friendly classics.

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Studying the local market makes a lot of sense.