If you didn’t specifically advise on what to do, they drew it a specific way at the end of the day you approve the drawings to be built so it’s not their fault it appears and they should be compensated for the revisionIf it’s something they screwed up (does not appear to be case here) - then they correct their error

Planning says nothing can be built there (well it could but it is VERY VERY VERY unlikely it would be approved per zoning).

I just didn’t know my credit was so long until I chose to get pre approved.

This option may not be ideal if cash flow would be so very small, or difficult to find cash flow property due to high interest, because if there it isn’t cash flow property loan won’t be approved. 

I would call them and find out if they think you have a reasonable chance of being approved.

My mortgage pre-approval is $350k.

A triplex or quadplex could provide more units for rental income, but obviously will require more financing, so having your financials and pre-approval lined up early is key.Since you’re already looking to network, attending local real estate meetups is a great idea—you can also connect with seasoned investors or agents specializing in Long Island properties who can offer advice specific to the area. 

I don't recall if Brandon asked my opinion or not but if he did, I'm sure I gave it to him.As for the property pres company and any other vendors approved by the Note School group, you question was what's the difference between them and all the others?

The other big piece of news recently was the approval of Metro's transit plan for greater Nashville.

After reviewing the latest ordinances, reports, and city guidelines, here’s a summary of my findings as of 11/18/2024:Key FindingsPermit Types and Fees:Type 1 (Owner-Occupied): $300 for 3 years.Type 2 (Non-Owner-Occupied): $450 for 3 years.Density caps apply to Type 2 permits (12.5% of block face).Enforcement:3 violations in 3 years lead to permit revocation.Fines up to $500/day for violations.Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT):City: 9%, County: 1.75%, State: 6%.Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO will remit directly to the city starting Feb 2025.Platform Obligations:STRs must have valid permits; unpermitted properties will be removed by platforms like Airbnb.Special Exceptions for Density Limits:Require approval by the Board of Adjustment (BOA).Zip Code BreakdownI focused on these 11 zip codes:Under San Antonio Rules:78205, 78204, 78215, 78210, 78212, 78245, 78258Independent Municipalities (Separate Rules):Alamo Heights (78209)Leon Valley (78238)Helotes (78023)Next Steps:Research density caps and zoning in specific zip codes.Dive into independent municipality rules for Alamo Heights, Leon Valley, and Helotes.Evaluate market maturity and income potential using tools like AirDNA.If anyone has experience operating STRs in San Antonio or these specific zip codes, I’d love to hear your insights, especially about density limits, enforcement trends, or community sentiment.Thanks in advance!