You might consider: Consulting a Real Estate Attorney – Your emails may possibly prove misrepresentation.Requesting Public Records – A FOIA request might reveal why the city denied you but later approved the duplex.Escalating to City Officials – Bringing this to local officials could expose inconsistencies.Exploring Tax Write-Offs – A CPA might help offset your financial loss, if it is possible.I’d definitely seek legal advice.

Thanks in advance!

For cash flow, I'd recommend checking out the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point) or Fayetteville in NC and Sumter and Florence in SC. 

I haven't heard of any, but met with a few people in the twin cities last year.

If you’re set on Florida, focus on areas just outside the main city that are still growing—you’ll find better deals there.

They also are implementing a new STR permit for those in the county but not in the city.

It's tough in this market but not dead, off market deals are very tough to get right now and you have to jump on them when you see a good one.

I've decided that finding "deals" in Arizona is unnecessary as there are other markets that one need not search high and low to find something that can produce a decent cash-on-cash return.

Might be a little bit down the road for me, but that is for sure dream that will come true...One Chicago's best features is the lake, which I'd like more access to.

80% of the land in Chelan county is protected and unbuildable.