Or does anyone know how to go about approaching this department and inquire about raising the rent to where it is more comparable?

I started off working in the fields and after about 6 months I work for the designers and then I was an estimator for them, worked in the accounting department,then I was a funding controller when they bought a Savings and Loan.  

It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of, act in the capacity of, advertise as, or assume to act as a real estate broker or a real estate salesperson within this state without first obtaining a real estate license from the department...Section 10131.

Every time I try to call the closing department I cannot get anyone on the phone or get a call returned.  

I called the bank they said they could take the loan request back to the underwriting department and ask for a 108,000 loan to cover all the cost but that I might lose the 2.8 interest that expires this Saturday.  

We can also tell you what areas command what amount in terms of rent.Columbus crime is detailed on this web-site:http://www.raidsonline.com/ No need to call the police department, or have to take someones word for it. 

Last month my offer was accepted for a property there, however I cancelled the contract when I learned how difficult it was to navigate and pull permits with their building department -- I spoke to 3 other investors who each had their own horror stories with the Berwyn Building Department. 

If there was a two-family dwelling existing on the site, then the city would more than likely allow you to build another two-family dwelling on the property.My advice would be to contact the zoning department in Davidson county and talk to them about it.

I plan on listing on the MLS when the air is in but its been sitting in the building department for 6 weeks now. 

I am a contractor in New Hampshire so I cant speak specifically to your city or state but what I can suggest is before spending a dime in rehab money check with your city building codes department and see exactly whats allowed.