@Oleg Enik call local architects, they will be able to help analyze and interpret the zoning for the property.

In what I'm interpreting from your description is that you are looking recapture any money used from your HELOC which is exactly what a well executed BRRRR is intended to do. 

There is probably nothing more important than learning to interpret the information that you do gather about your prospects.

His second question seems to confuse the issue, but I interpret his "business" as a rental that he self manages.

Tracking down all of these documents takes a lot of time, effort and communication, and then once you have the documents, you actually have to read them, interpret them, and figure out how they apply to your situation and your applicant's situation.

@Andrew AngererMy biggest roadblock sometime is the lack of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters.

In a perfect world I'd have access to an MD as well...to run and interpret my blood work every six months or so..If this could afford me more energy to work a few hours longer each day (not counting the time savings from cooking, figuring out what to eat etc..)

Decisions decisions, might have to let them slide that month Learn the law, interpret the law and enforce the law when need be

., any interpretation of the law is usually sided with the tenant. 

Assuming the source website is legit, the tax law can be interpreted that if you only own a few properties and it's in your name (or an LLC and you and/or your spouse are the sole member) then you do not operate a trade or business and are not required to issue a 1099 regardless of >< $600.http://landlordsolutionsinc.com/2013/12/does-your-handyman-need-to-fill-out-a-1099/However, I did read on this BiggerPockets post: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/87325-issue-w9-for-work--600... that it's generally a good idea, good practice.