Originally posted by @Terry Z.

Don't be afraid to tell people you are new but you are an expert in xy and z or whatever the case may be.

@Terry Z.

I've worked in several different markets, and what local P&Z people will approve changes drastically from one jurisdiction to another.

It's an A to Z exploration of the whole process, including costs and how to determine them.

In my market, P&Z is extremely helpful in these situations, so it's tough to imagine the scenario you're describing. 

I agree with @Priscilla Z. - you can get the basics from BiggerPockets but I hired a mentor when I wanted to pull the trigger. 

They've made a bunch of acquisitions the past few years and so they have a good runway ahead of them as they're now an A-Z mortgage companyAlso,EPR Properties (EPR) ---> They invest in the entertainment of America...amusement parks, theaters, etc.They're trading at their lowest price since the Great Recession.

And there's also an option of increasing the "pure rent" by $Z/month with that difference also going toward the purchase.

A few responded in what I consider a correct way: "Sorry, but we're not interested in those notes for reasons X, Y, and Z."