This will prevent you from getting flooded with calls and also keep you busy during the month. 2a.

It does however, give me pause to think about how to prevent such attacks.

Lender licenses are state specific, so not knowing what state the subject property is located prevents a lender who can lend in that state from understanding this might be a deal for them.

Fence off the back of the property and prevent any access from alley.

In all likelihood, you will have to close twice, and there could be a deed restriction preventing you from selling or encumbering for more that 20% over what you paid for 30-90 days.

We often pull our city gutters out, fill the holes with brick/cement to prevent rats, etc. and re=rout the gutter).

Preventive measures will have to be in place at some point on the part of the hotel industry.

Is there anything else to consider, like zoning laws, that would prevent turning a triplex into 4 or 5 units?

Usually with a simple phone call will suffice, but doing it in writing will be more effective and will prevent any miscommunication.

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