We have a great parks and recreation district, a historic downtown, great restaurants, shopping, our fire department is professional and very well equipped, our Sheriff's department is extremely well trained and staffed, we have hardly any crime.

Make an offer on a 3 bedroom 1 bath house in a desirable popular neighborhood that has a finished (non-permitted) basement w/ a full bathroom, sink, separate entrance outside & washer/dryer.

I would be more in favor of grandfathering those already in operation or a limited number of permits given even on a rotating basis.

Depending on how long you intend to hold it for you could lease it to some casual recreational businesses like paintballing, atv clubs, or maybe even camping.

@Eric Guzman is this being done under permit?

If you bring in the city inspector be prepared to have the home red tagged if you didn’t pull all the proper permits.  

If the answer is no, you do not have the ability to pull your own permits.

What is the difference between "Declared Value" and 'Calculated Value" on the issued building permits in Dekalb county? 

Several (unofficial) sources told me I wouldn't need a permit for a remodel we were doing on our very rural primary residence.

I permit small dogs with breed restrictions, proof of vaccinations, a photo and insurance, with a pet fee.