The helical piers system would cost $25k but is a permanent solution.

After looking into it more, I'm concerned about potential tax implications and legal issues, such as piercing the corporate veil.

However, repairs or improvements must be permanently affixed and add value to the real property.Costs and Escrow AccountsThe costs of the renovations will be based on the plans and specifications for the work and on the Construction contract for all of the work requested by the borrower.

About 1/3 are still not providing distributions but their cash position is strong and I'm not concerned about them potentially selling at a loss. 

For a long-term hold, I wouldn’t be too concerned about the hill or alley access.

For almost any kind of permanent rental/investment property financing (whether Conventional, DSCR, or local bank), you are going to need a decent credit score to qualify.

If there is "still contamination" at any level, I would be concerned about that and pass on the deal no matter what.

To learn more about which one may be best for you, feel free to send me a private message.Old Town North: An Unused Eye Soar Transforming into a 2.5 Million Square Foot Community CenterThe GenOn coal power plant, which opened in 1949 and was shut down in 2012 due to concerns by residents about local pollution, has occupied an unused 20-acre lot in Old Town North for the last 12 years.

I have read the city’s guide https://www.slcdocs.com/Planning/Guides/ADU_handbook.pdf but I still have questions.1. can tell that till require the owner to live there for the ADU. 1a is it for permanent residency or is it justified if it is a second home that I would use occasionally?

It would certainly help to dispel all of the very real concerns we all have right now and potentially ease some minds for both current and future.