@Amanda Young -My biggest way to balance kids sports activities and investing right now is an iPad with a data plan for researching properties and addressing email during the time I wait at practices.

This will give you a good idea on what is common practice in your area.Here, it really varies.

Done right, a grow op can be done with a small environmental footprint, but as @John D. points out, there are structural limitations to the house that might not allow best practices, in which case a lot of harm can be done.  

My following comments are my opinion based on years of practice and do not constitute legal advice. 

More importantly, an awesome business paradigm based on ethical practices and using the wisdom of 'seed' planting.

Hoping to speak with a contractor but wanted a sense of practicality before going into the discussion.

I first thought to use Google's http://goo.gl but when you enter a website it gives you a random bunch of numbers and letters which isn't practical to put on a sign.But I found bit.do that allows you to customize the link.

It seems like a very American concept to be able to buy your way into or out of anything - and it's simply not true.Thanks for passing that particular message through a different filter and shedding some light on predatory practice.

Wood is a tax lawyer with a nationwide practice.

Not necessarily against the camera just don't see it as having a practical use.The relationship between contractor & home owner is not the same as employee/employer.