I honestly thought to myself that both NY and Cali were very tenant friendly...

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.

I recommend you go visit a few times to network with local investors or find an investor friendly agent so you can gain local market knowledge, find off market deals and for things such as showings, picture taking or getting accurate comps.

Points I can roll into the cost and don't mind a buy down if necessary.My primary concern is the bleed rate monthly for the build, Airbnb stabilization and the year after while we season it and prep for final financing for long term hold. well doubt unless you get money from a relative or close friend that you will do any better in the market.

There are opinions on these forums and people have a right to them and people may take it as criticism. real estate is not a business where everyone is friendly and just as you have shown from whoever was trying to scam you and has nothing to do with doing your best, its about being educated before moving forward. 

I admire your spirit and outside-the-box thinking my friend.

What is the best wholesale-friendly title company in Central Ohio that you’ve worked with?

If your friend is more of a Youtuber, turn him on to Erin Spradlin's MTR channel.

Can anyone refer a real estate investor friendly real estate attorney in the New Haven CT area? 

Coming from other areas and moving here, I've found Kentucky to be very friendly in the out skirts however my experience is limited to Lexington and Southern counties.