It talks about the LLC as the business entity, in separation from self...so representation cannot come from the person since their is a division...yet must come from licensed representation...an attorney.....Wow...sheesh..that is not right  man!! 

As for sub-diving through committee of adjustment. what your are mentioning is sell a lot, subject to committee of adjustment approval to subdivide, and then, when a buyer is found, apply with the buyer's name on the division paperwork?

Reno is a unique market now that tesla head quarters are there.

Not sure how unique of a situation I have on my hands.  

@Casey Peterson You have a very unique family according to your profile, here is how I will do it if I were you.

The house is very unique and does not have comps in the area or surrounding areas.

I believe our market also poses unique challenges as compared to other markets (due to structural issues here, I believe most investors underestimate cap ex, for example).  

In fact, I wrote about a rather unique one that I have made several investments with, and they welcome all investors:Have I Found the Holly Grail of Passive Real Estate Investing?

As for whether people would still rent above a property like this, it is extremely common for apartments to be above retail space on Western, Kedzie, Division, Damen, North, etc.  

Interested in any thoughts on which areas of Baltimore are best for buy-and-hold investors, and unique issues in B'more versus other areas.