But have no fear of calling up the zoning commission and asking some general questions - they're going to have the most in-depth knowledge of the area and what things are/aren't permitted.  

Can you explain a little more in depth on those tips?

As someone with 20 years of in-depth experience dealing with multifamily, both large and small, there isn't even a second of consideration that over garage is better than basement.... by and landslide.

The husband always sends them to me but it always makes me laugh when even our dearest friends, go to the hubs first for help in regards to rentals(at bank) Asks question, and I provide an in-depth answer with all the ins and the outs on why she can't buy a house with only her name on the loan and put her husband on the title.

Once I get rent roll and operation cost, I run a more  in depth  Analysis.

Give me a call or a PM I'd be happy to discuss in depth as well as look at the specific property for you.

Do you wish something was more in depth, and less broad?

Know that is a lot of general topics where each could be discussed in depth that also depend on specific numbers a ton, but those are my general thoughts as of now.

This is helpful since a lot of smaller brokerages can't/won't pay for CoStar access.CoStar has much more in-depth info and search tools.CoStar is a much better product, but can be cost prohibitive.

I would love to know a little more in depth information about you.