Hello,I am looking to convert a 2 family with a bonus 3rd level unit to a legal 3 family in a zone that permits 3 families.

You should have received an email from a moderator stating why it was removed Looking at you post, advertising within the forums is not permitted 

Just recently, the city is now permitting Detached Accessory Dwelling Units in R2 (Single Family) zones. 

You said you are in the process of acquiring this property...how do you know its not under rent control or the existing tenants don't have leasehold for life...more importantly, what if the law does not permit instant exponential rental increases....and how is the court system viewing evictions in your current RE climate.

"As Is" might mean the place is a wreck or that the owner just doesn't want to pay for any repairs.Make sure you check that there are no open violations or permits on this property.Regarding your analysis:Management is low.

He's done plenty of work for me and my family in that past and is great but it was a hassle when it came to permits. 

Wow, the licensing requirements in FL are much tougher....must take a 60 hours course, must document 3 years of supervisory experience, the “test” is 3 test over 2 days....2 with 4 hour limits, 1 with 8.I’d be surprised if you don’t have to have a licensed electrical contractor for the electrical permit and to do the work.

We don't have a dock permit and we are across the road from our beach so it is not as cool.So far so good.

There are lots of bogus ESA permits online for $60, feel free to ask for a note from their doctor. 

However, the final permit set is never what was originally envisioned.