Zoning Question

[Herlando Y.]

Hello,

This is my first post, so I apologize in advance if there is any missing in for or mis-format.

I found a house/commercial building that is more suitable as a multi 3-4 units. House was grandfathered in as commercial, but currently sitting in a SFR zoning area. It has been vacant for 2 years and the owner is having a tough time unloading it.

Asking: 287,000

Repair: est 25,000-40,000

Tax: 15,000

Ins: 2000-3000

Township currently is low on funds and aggressively increasing property tax. Is it worth it to try to get it rezoned or if I can even do that? Should I just call the township and ask?

Thanks.