There are documents available online from the Department of Buildings that clearly explain the process.

I'd appreciate any advice in this department, looking forward to any feedback.

With the small building departments around the city, you just can't outsource everything if you want to see projects move.

As far as going about correcting it - Give the county where the property is located a call and ask how to go about that, often times it will be the Auditor/Treasurer or similar departments that will be responsible for this and they are most of the times very helpful (after all the county is loosing out on taxes by having two homestead exemptions).

edit: if you prefer to go the new-primary route, you would have to qualify with your DTI, but most conventional lenders will allow what's called "departing residence", and let you use the rental income generated from your now-primary-turned-rental to help you qualify.

I think it would only work if I'm out before a renter is in place, property produces income.Purpose: My purpose is to have something tangible to share with (1) Future investors/partners, (2) Lenders, (3) State/Federal/Private Grant & Loan applications.Current Example: California Department of Housing and Community Development (Department) requires experience to apply for programs under this year's (and presumably next year's) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA).Thank you! 

They’re a great, easy, real estate product to ride up appreciation but they leave a lot to be desired in the cashflow department.

A friend a local bank said that i should talk to their foreclosure department and see if anything was available for purchase.

I assume your local building permit department could tell you in 30 seconds if one was required.

@Christopher Attaway I think this is a question for your university major counselors...They usually have counselors for every department to advise you on classes to take.