That would allow you to get feedback from a number of seasoned investors and limit the chances that any one of us might miss something. 

It was zoned light commercial, but after going through a long process with the county, I was allowed to build on it using a use permit, and keep the light commercial zoning.

and hey if its not enforceable it was still worth a try as long as we have a severability clause in the lease so it doesnt cause any problem if that section is thrown outagain, hope your tenant issue gets resolved...its so frustrating that they are allowed to do this to us. 

The only time I allow it is when I don't have a same day check-in.  

(adult being an important distinction, I didn't get allowance when I was a kid, ugh) I'm thinking what I can do is let my sister list it, have her figure out what market value is so I don't have any family battles over fair value and her time renovating it.

If zoning allowed for commercial/retail in the future, this could also be an exit strategy for the future down the road.

I hear a lot of people that are concerned ( AKA complain) about a high tax bill and my response is usually "talk to a professional (or two) to maximize your tax savings as much as is allowed by law.  

Having a steady job will allow you to save cash for down payments on properties.

A friend of mine tried to get them to allow him to omit the living room and use for a bedroom.

The woman left says she cannot afford to stay alone supporting her children....there is only 2 months left on the lease which we are willing to allow them to walk away from just to be done with the situation but it is becoming extremely heated between the two of them.