I’ve also had issues do a cash out on my two properties.

To address this maintenance issue, I sent out a reputed garage door company to look at it. 

We just don't want our clients to face issues if they were ever audited and I'm giving you the same advice! 

If permits are needed, you must check to see if you can pull them as the homeowner or need a General Contractor to do so.

If the local zoning permits it, you need to check your condo/ HOA association next: most of them don't allow short-term rentals but some do.

Doing the due diligence on rental rates wont be an issue for me but I’m not a developer.

I have my DIMAS permit and about 4 years away from residency.

I believe the neighbor has some beef with the city, and is trying to use this issue to create a problem for the city, my friend is just the unlucky guy who gets to be collateral damage.The small town utility department doesn't have record drawings of the laterals, and they are not being too helpful. 

If there's ANY concern about the foundation or structural integrity, I call in a foundation pro, or I walk (foundation/structural issues are usually my one total deal-breaker).

I have no issue with cold calling either.