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This would require a power of attorney or a management agreement.

I remember when this exact conversation religiously used 2%?

If I was to do a condo conversation I would do 3D renderings showing all the rooms and what the place would like furnished. 

The more you listen, the more you engage in conversations in this industry (networking)...the more comfortable you will be moving forward on something with the opportunity presents itself.

I have to have this conversation with my CPA as well. 

The interior is finished, we just need to add some landscaping, and power wash the driveway.  

I look forward to continuing the conversation. 

Or because they can't find any paper trail for the conversion of a single to a three family then is the current use of the property in violation?

A lot will depend on your bandwidth and time commitment. 2) Once you figure it out, you can look into different niches within the options available for either active or passive investors.3) Educating yourself on the option selected is must.4) Take action once you have the power of knowledge in you.Best!