Also, any tips to challenge this with the county?

There are definitely challenges in finding a good contractor in these times snd you would need a very experienced one for this project.

It will still be challenging to find a good investment property, but it cannot hurt to eliminate some of the competition.Good luck

Challenges?

Challenges?

Until you’ve blown up, the lending component of this business is going to be a challenge, and your ability to overcome that challenge is one of the few things that will separate you from the pack of mediocre, stagnant investors.

And so this challenge took the form of a city-sponsored competition, called “Low-Rise: Housing Ideas for Los Angeles,” complete with cash prizes and bragging rights.

Challenges?

At the two year mark, you will have fulfilled your owner occupied lender requirement and be eligible for capital gains exclusions by satisfying the residency requirements of 2 out of 5 years as your primary dwelling.  

In regards to your question: the Dutch market can be a bit of a challenge.