If it doesn't, you'll need to check the underlying land use (or comprehensive plan) to see if you can even change the zoning.

Be specific, provide copies of docs and overview of the facts.Try not to be emotionally involved..

It sounds like this has all been addressed pretty comprehensively but I thought I'd go ahead and briefly confirm what others have mentioned.I work for a self-directed IRA custodian, Equity Trust Company.

@Dan Hooper Here's a market overview I put together on Atlanta that you might find helpful.Market Study & Overview on Atlanta, GA https://www.dropbox.com/s/q49z9qxcvf7spz3/Case%20Study%20Atlanta%20Georgia.pdf

I’m giving you the overview here.

Their reports appear to be comprehensive, and they found many things.

No need for anything tricky.William Bronchick's "Wealth Protection Secrets of a Millionaire Real Estate Investor" gives a pretty good overview of entities.

If you wanted a random overview you could get that yourself on Trulia :)

Reading a book like this will give you a high level overview and quickly help you to know what you don't know and what you need to research further.

What really matters is your specific situation and goals, so doing a quick overview then reaching out to a few providers is the better way to go.