This family member does not live in the condo and it's valued upwards of 1M.

That's where I live.

By no means cheap but solid rent + demand, fun place to live, decent inventory (relatively speaking), and is still commutable to the city. 

Unfortunately, I live in the dead center of it.

It took about 5 years for my assets to start covering my expenses.

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.✔️ It makes them trust you more—because you “get” them.Labeling in Action: Real-Life Seller ScenariosSeller Hesitation on PriceSeller: “I was hoping to get a little more for my house.”Wrong response: “Well, based on the market, this is the best offer you’ll get.”Labeling response: “It seems like you’re concerned about leaving money on the table.”Seller Seems DistrustfulSeller: “I just don’t know if this is the right decision.”Wrong response: “I promise this is a great deal for you.”Labeling response: “It sounds like you’re worried about making the wrong choice.”Seller is Emotionally Attached to the HouseSeller: “I’ve lived here for 30 years… this is hard for me.”Wrong response: “I understand, but let’s focus on the numbers.”Labeling response: “It sounds like this home holds a lot of memories for you.”See the difference?

That was when I had enough, and decided to end the lease.He has been living month-to-month for some time now. 

What zoning code could I request a zoning variance or rezoning that would allow us to have the 2 livable units on parcel, one primary residence and one additional living unit (known currently as ADU)?

I now live out of state, but I still have a 4 acre property near the crossroads (on 111 & near 77) in Lavaca County, TX that I need to do something with.