@Jonathan Taylor Smith Thank you so much for your response.Yes - I reviewed the lease last night and if the tenant stays past the lease without renewing for a full year, they become a month to month tenant.

Main focus is to have contracts reviewed--any input on recommended professionals or ways to go about this would be greatly appreciated.

I've been told by the county that the property is zoned for a 2 family, so we are in good shape there, but it will need to be reviewed by the "code" department and would need to be legally converted from an ADU to a duplex in order to be able to rent out both units. 

As far as I can tell, the bank's appraiser will want to see before and after pictures that show that quality work was performed, but does that mean reviewing permits?  

Who should I review my first few investment analysis with?

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Lastly, consider reaching out to an insurance adjuster to have them review your policies every so often.

However, they told me that it would take at least 6 months to get the design review complete and break ground.

However, they told me that it would take at least 6 months to get the design review complete and break ground.

@Ricky Bass Thank you for the advice, I try to decide lenders from recommendations on BP rather than Google reviews.