They can add to it, but not take away.But you are right, people should always study their local law because some states or cities have some pretty crazy ideas.I highly recommend everyone consider using www.petscreening.com to handle animals.

I’d like to get a clearer focus on what I should be studying/ looking into.

Only maintained, but it's beat up.

Would love feedback on whether I am in the ball park on the loan possibilities:Details on the building:-15,000 SF sing-use commercial building; current value $800K; well-maintained-25 payments remaining on current loan ($160K payoff)-Tenant is a profitable retail franchise; Landlord and Tenant have common ownership.

AB1482 states that to have maintained the right to move family into the unit, the tenant had to be notified of the intent to maintain this right.  

@Brandon Boyce - Local Facebook real estate investor groups, by attending local RE meetups, direct mailing campaigns, paying a VA to cold call, word of mouth by telling everyone you're a real estate investor, maintaining solid relationships with sellers (I've had an off market property sourced to me from a seller of a property I bought), developing relationships w/ wholesalers and investor focused agents who have "pocket listings". 

The IRS defines "vacancy expenses" as the costs of managing, conserving or maintaining the property while it's vacant... 

I have the 2012 IBC code book and the study companion.Thanks in advise. 

Cash-out refinance cons: you are extending the life of your mortgage, in your situation your rate will go up, and depending on your loan type your max cash out may be capped at 75-80% LTVHELOC pros: closing costs tend to be slightly lower, you may be able to get a tax break depending on what you use it for, allows you to maintain your current interest rate, and you can borrow up to 85% LTVHELOC cons: interest rates tend to be higher than a refi, usually come with a much shorter term (5-10 years), you will be making two payments on your house vs. one, and your monthly payment may vary.If you PM me I'm happy to chat further or plug numbers into my system for you :)Best of luck!

I would like to get a boiler tuned up for one of my properties. I doubt the previous owner did much maintenance on it, even though it is working. I heard PSEG will service boilers but will charge about $300 alone ju...