Multifamily is allowed in the IS zone where you own your other property.You would need to go to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and get a variance in order to add those additional units.

The key point that I don't understand, however, is how putting the contract "held in escrow" until I sell the property would somehow be less risky for me.

In addition to the possibility that these get added as liens, HOAs can make your life miserable as a landlord if the board is overzealous.

The key for you is Develop trust early on and he may overlook your past inequities . 

Wondering where are the key real estate markets in that location. 

She was already "cited" for the unkept yard and is about to be cited/ liened again because the house has been vacant so long and not boarded up.

Hi All, I am looking to invest in the Easton, PA market over the upcoming months, and would like to know if you have invested in or around this area, and what were your key takeaways?

Eventually, you won’t have any left as you start conducting all of your transactions electronically from the beginning.Sorry for the long response, but this is a key issue and it was interesting to me.

Top of facia board/end of roof is around 8 foot high from the top of deck.

Network with property management companies and other key stakeholders.