During the rental process, we independently keep track of: The leads who contact usNamePhone numberEmail address (if provided)How they contacted us (Zillow, Trulia, CL, Hotpads, etc.)Any other details we deem pertinent.It may be overkill, maybe it could help us prevent and/or investigate/report this kind of fraud if we need to.It sounds like we need to step up our game the next time we list these properties.

Does anyone in the Seattle are have the process for converting the single utilities into two? 

The short plat process can be quite time consuming.We have worked with many real estate professionals over the years some great and others that were one offs.

Permit just expired but I am to submit a certificate of occupancy application, I have the ez sign form as well but kind of stuck on the whole process.

If you have a rolodex of people that you can call for advice and referrals is huge.

Does anybody know about the process to convert a grandfathered duplex to an SFH + ADU?

So you know, at 10%, your borrower is getting the deal of the century for a loan like this.Before you lend, learn the process.

I was wondering if anybody has gone through this process and is willing to share any tips or resources they have use to make the process easier?

@Lesley Stoll I would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have surrounding the 1031 exchange process.

The end of my term is in the beginning of March, but the process has begun for eviction against the current tenants.