The proposed $38.5 billion deal would combine two major players in the U.S. convenience store market, potentially controlling 20% of the market.7-Eleven, the largest U.S. convenience store chain with 12,601 locations, currently holds 14.5% of the market.

I proposed the question if the separation of funds was for asset protection.  

If interest rates are the same and loan amounts are the same, you will build equity in both proposals at the same rate.

In an "investment club" all members propose and discuss investments and vote on what investments the club will pursue.

I believe when I was checking with the city, they were proposing a few more new changes.

How do you propose to get started?

It is very much case-by-case and requires understanding of the current regime for personal itemized deductions, as well as gambling on the proposed changes to this regime by the current administration.

The tenants proposed the rent increase to $1200, not me......

Unfortunately, the only way to go about this is the get the property rezoned and convince the zoning board of your proposed use. 

Quote from @Keaton Sheffert: Hello BiggerPockets Users,I am looking for advice on how to best convince my local zoning commission to accept our proposal for a rezoning from residential to commercial (for apartments).Background: My business partner and I are hoping to begin our first development in 2025 in our small town in Southern MI.