Here's a post I made on "non-conforming" vs "illegal/unpermitted", understand they are NOT the same thing.

To avoid non-competes and make twice as much, I wouldn't be getting a W2 job initially in Chicago and would rely on 1099 income.

.- If the subdivider or someone with relationship to subdivider sells, a public report must be done.

I found out pretty quick my skills from years of running LTR didn't translate to STR and had to learn a whole new set of skills (some of which I already had from a career working with the public).  

The novelty of bitcoin for non-criminals, was finding places that accepted bitcoin to spend.

Quote from @Trent Reeve: i would think they would have more amenities than a non-condo.I think the reference was how do you stand out from one condo to another when they are all identical, vs how do you compete with single family homes.

For properties in Central Ohio, you can access records through the Franklin County Recorder's Office, which provides a public records search tool to help you look up property details, including any liens.

It's up to you if you're client will take these consolidated articles at face value or if they need an in-depth analysis then you'll have to go with subscriptions.Another recommendation I got is to follow authors from the main news publication sites that publish real estate market trends.

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.

Here are some details, from a non-HUD site and from HUD.