Keep in mind magistrates deal with MANY MANY cases involving small issues so their rulings OFTEN may not follow the correct technical application of the law.

Challenges?

But with challenges come opportunities. 

If the property was misrepresented in the sale documents, there could be grounds for legal recourse, though this might be more challenging after the rehab.In a similar situation, I’ve seen investors focus on maximizing their returns by operating within the legal limits (e.g., as a single-family or duplex) while still exploring long-term solutions with the city.

A DST is like owning a property in a partnership, but is technically held in the same name as what the old property was held.  

Challenges?

This is probably why you want to bring equity back into your US business and any other investor might make the same choice as you.I brought up the challenges to come up with the solution, which was my last paragraph.

I love the town, but I guess that my point is that it has substantial challenges as a full time local.

I mean you technically require a permit to replace an outlet or sink faucet hahaha

If you believe your property’s assessed value is too high, you have the right to challenge it.