You might consider: Consulting a Real Estate Attorney – Your emails may possibly prove misrepresentation.Requesting Public Records – A FOIA request might reveal why the city denied you but later approved the duplex.Escalating to City Officials – Bringing this to local officials could expose inconsistencies.Exploring Tax Write-Offs – A CPA might help offset your financial loss, if it is possible.I’d definitely seek legal advice.

Maybe you can find someone local that would work 4-5 hours one day a week?

Return:Finishing the basement and adding bedrooms can add significant value, especially if your local market places a premium on additional living space.

When identifying and working with a property manager long distance, quality and local presence matter most.

One person had to go through 30+ local commercial lenders which are the easiest to work with!

Join the chamber, maybe find a couple of boards to sit on, attend local sporting events and talk with people while you’re there.

You can find a lot of meetings on the MAREI calendar, both MAREI's meetings, local landlord group meetings and a few other meetings hosted by our members. 

I have lived in Truckee for over 23 years and understand the pain you can go through dealing with a local government where the answer you received on Monday is different than the answer you receive on Tues, Wed, Thur & maybe even Friday if anyone is working.

But unlike going to your bank (and getting your local banks CD rates), with these accounts you can shop CD rates nationwide. 

I was also planning to work for a property managing firm to learn the ropes of the state and local codes while continuing to invest.