Try to buy after 1950 and avoid single family conversions.

These details will guide how much you can build and where.Engage with Municipalities: Start conversations with local governments early to ensure your plans align with their expectations.

They even have a value add less than performing a garage conversion.  

Regarding a 1031 exchange, it is important to have a conversation with your accountant prior to getting it done.

@Jeff T.Maybe you're no expert but you bring some interesting points to the conversation so no need to apologize!

Would love to have conversations with others who have had dealings with this court. 

They did not communicate the scope well to the plumber, who it sounds like should not have been involved in the first place I would have a point-blank conversation about the above with your manager and ask who he or she thinks should cover the waste of paying multiple professionals to shuffle a thin plastic piece underneath an appliance the tenant was responsible for installing in the first place.

I have found the greatest success by responding to this to get the conversation some momentum.

I was onsite, had the conversation, and said I would give her the application - - of course she heard "I'll give you the apt". 

It was the most confusing conversation I've had in my life.