When California's masking law first went into effect in 1991, this legislature stated, "[i] it is the policy of the State of California to promote open access to public records.

I have not been responsible for the selling of our currrent properties, but Intend to change that and see what kind of effect offering something like a closing bonus of $10,000 gift card would have on selling properties at higher margin or (at least as negotiating tool).  

There are plenty of other issues like hiring the wrong contractor, zoning/permit issues, helping buyers qualify, poor design choices, etc., but the bulk fall somewhere within those three buckets. 

(a) A unit of local government, as defined in Section 1 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution, shall not enact, maintain, or enforce an ordinance or resolution that would have the effect of controlling the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential or commercial property.Excerpt from: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?

Recently a unit owner noticed no one was parking in a space and it was discovered that this one space was never designated or conveyed in the declaration etc, and no deed for any unit in the building lists this parking spot. 

Custom homes can be very expensive to design, engineer, finish etc.

.), or to ask another way, any banks to definitely avoid in regards to opening a business bank account (we want to flip and buy & hold single or multi-family residences in the Baltimore and Harford areas, just in case the kind of activity effects the recommendation)?

We also have an engagement period prior to this that covers planning an design work. 

And they'll be just as cost effective as carpeting.

My question is what would be an effective alternative real estate strategy to obtain this properties with little money down?