Below are some excerpts from the new law.....City Council lawmakers are hoping to once again bring to fruition the advancement of such protections for tenants this 2025 legislative session.

We are celebrating the right to Life, Liberty, and property the pursuit of Happiness.Here are some bits of the Declaration of Independence, as a refresher:We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness...That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States, that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. — And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.Happy Independence Day everyone!

.🏦 Grant Opportunities and IncentivesSeveral state and local incentive programs may reduce project costs and support adaptive reuse:Restore NY Grant ProgramProvides funding for redevelopment of underutilized or blighted propertiesEligible for up to $2 million per project, depending on municipality sizePrioritizes reuse over new constructionNY Empire State Development (ESD) GrantsOffers capital support for projects that create jobs or enhance infrastructureMay apply if the self-storage facility includes mixed-use or light commercial componentsBrownfield Cleanup Program (BCP)If the industrial site is eligible, investors can receive tax credits for cleanup and redevelopmentLocal Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs)May provide property tax abatements (PILOT agreements), sales tax exemptions, and low-interest financingEngaging with local planning departments and economic development councils early in the process can help identify available resources.🧮 Key Metrics to ConsiderMetricTypical Range (Upstate NY)Conversion Cost (PSF)$40–$70Monthly Rent (PSF)$1.00–$1.50Cap Rate6.5%–8.5%Vacancy Rate8%–15%Typical ROI8%–12%Stabilization Timeline12–24 months🔍 Final ConsiderationsBefore moving forward with a conversion project, investors should conduct a thorough feasibility study including:Local self-storage supply and demandTraffic counts and visibilityZoning and permitting analysisBuilding condition and environmental risksExit strategies and management optionsSelf-storage remains one of the most stable sectors in CRE, especially when combined with the cost efficiency of industrial reuse.

Currency pegged $2BZD to $1USD (low inflation issues), Official language is English since it was a British Commonwealth, Property rights and laws are basically the same as the US since English based, 2nd/3rd world thus still Rough which I like (has flavor), 2 hour flight from Houston/Dallas connections, land is relatively inexpensive.

Here’s why more out-of-state buyers are locking up Oregon beach homes..Coastal Access, Fewer Coastal HeadachesOregon’s coastline is protected by strict land use rules — so supply stays limited and legal STRs hold value.No hurricane season spikes your insurance (although Tsunami zones are real) and no sudden city council bans wipe out your cash flow overnight like in some big cities.Lower Buy-In, Better Cash FlowA California beach STR might run you $2–$3M.

One person lost their leases after the city council banned STRs.

Good morning evandro,Each buyer may have a different attorney. the one that I have hear great thing are the following: but please each buyer should consult with their legal council of preference as the choice of an attorney is very personal.Aaron Thalwitzer, Esq.299 N.

https://livingcost.org/cost/france/united-statesNote that these pages are obviously written from an American perspective because they quote costs for an 'international school' and most European, even British, migrants wouldn't pay for an international school but would consider it important for their children to integrate and go to the local French school, which is free. 

At least one council member is on public record as admitting this is nothing like what the voters passed.  

keep in mind if they have independant legal council ( defense Lawyer not state provided) those lawyers demand Large up front retainers. usually in the hundreds of thousands to half a million .. thats where a lot of the investors money ends up..