One of my favorites is from CDOGGR (California Department of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Recourses).

In fact the federal government removes their right to vote and also does not allow them to own or bear arms.

And I thought my degree in City Planning was worthless since I chose not to work in the government sector!

Increasing employment (energy, aerospace, healthcare), pro-business city government, increasing commercial real estate investment.What else do you want to know?

Up until recently it would have been illegal as it would violate the 1934, as governed by the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and adopted by almost every state in America under what are called "Blue Sky" laws.  

Also an Architect …. a good Architect does more than just draw your plans.They will know the zoning requirementsAny neighbor notificationsWho to talk to at the cityHow much fees will beDo all the sucking up to the zoning department and neighbors as requiredDraw detailed plans that show waterproofingWill maximize your usable floor plans to maximize rentDesign an efficient plan saving you costProvide an aesthetic that provides lots of natural light and uses energy efficient systems.Is another set of professional eyes during construction that informs you when the contractor is not following the permit approved plansA lot of other small things that are worth their fee.As far as building a feasible design an Architect can save you lots of money on the design.

with out going into to much details, the advantages1. tax deductable2. srec offers cash back for unused solar3. government incentives that will be running out around 2025 unless they come up with other incetivesit kinda pays itself off and puts a little mullah in your pocket.process to start is pretty painless.I had it installed in my triple Decker and looking to have it installed in my fourplex 

Also, look into Landlord Tenant laws for Seattle or you will find your self doing something stupid like buying the property, unless you are into heavy handed government and unruly tenants.

(emphasis mine) The arbitration shall comply with and be governed by the Commercial Rules of the American Arbitration Association.

Call it karma, or common decency or whatever...I believe if more businesses did the right thing regardless of strict legal definition, there would be a lot less legal and government to deal with.