You would create the holding entity first in an anonymity favorable State like WY.

I am in favor to put $30k down for 15 years, so I can have this as a savings for college to my son.

However, you may be able to go directly to the BZA, but they will want to see plans etc. if they vote in favor of your variance, you would not have to rezoneNow, you could just go straight for rezoning and may be required to do so by your local government.

When I do business with one of the two it’s usually as a favor and I usually lose either time or money.

I think a judge would rule in your favor.

And if I provide a signed lease from the future tenants and proof of first months rent, would that sway things in my favor?

But on rentals the leverage actually works in your favor.

If this works out in my favor, you both will move to the top of my Christmas card list, More to be revealed.

I am nervous to post this because if this deal works in my favor, I could easily see a monthly cash flow of greater than $5K, and if I repeat this several times in the span of the coming year, my life will be wildly different-- and I'm not yet prepared for how to react about it.

I wonder if anyone is doing 2 stage rehabs - 1st the basic items so that they can rent out the property until things change, then the more expensive details when the market favors selling to an owner occupant?