However, the language in the Baltimore City Zoning Code says the following:In order to grant a variance, the case must be made that "because of particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions [...] an unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty, as opposed to a mere inconvenience, would result".It goes on to say that the purpose of the variance is not based exclusively on a desire to increase the value or income potential of the property.The basement unit I have designed is very important to the financial success of the project but I'm having trouble explaining why it will also result in an unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty other than economic reasons.Any suggestions?

I'm sure they are also creating a nuisance for the surrounding home owners and/or tenants in the neighborhood.  

Hi @Daniel Han,As I am from the Fort Myers area, I can speak very confidently of Cape Coral and the surrounding area.

Surrounding yourself with like minded people who will support you in this journey is key, especially given your age.

When in the city limits, the transfer tax is 5% where in the surrounding suburbs it is 2%.

Renting it out without selling (we don't want to be surrounded by 200 homes). 

.- Comparable Property Values for similar quadruplexes that have sold between 2018 - 2019 in the surrounding area are right within line of the previous Market Value of $218,400 and have remained consistent year-to-date. - We overpaid for this property with what we believed the long-term value of what the property should be valued at in 10-15 years rather than what it currently was.- We also conducted a home inspection when purchasing the property that lists interior and exterior photos, as well as a detailed list of everything that was currently degrading the value of the property, including several structural issues that would need to be addressed in order to get the property to market value that we were going to submit as evidence as well.If anyone has any experience or other thoughts that would help us reduce this tax increase we would love to hear an input.

@Sam Eknoian I own 52 total units in Fresno and the surrounding areas and have a couple of problem tenants right now. 

From what I hear , the biggest sector hit has been the luxury rental market which makes sense as these people have A LOT more options and immediately flee to suburbs or surrounding towns. 

I’m now focusing more in real estate investing in general, property management, and working as an agent.As you know, getting the %1 deal can be difficult to find in Nashville and surrounding areas.