Thanks for the feedback. basically a % can be negotiated for seller to pay to lessen the cost off me?

That means the next generation is going to inherit it and hopefully many more after that... that seems silly to say because of course it's true but it's largely an abstract concept until you actually put a plan in place.

You are basically lying to the seller that you represent a buyer.

Basically, from the moment they got there, almost 4 days ago!  

I can think of two situations that would trigger making the nonconforming use no longer legal. 1) The building, or one unit stays vacant for two years or more. 2) The repairs/rebuilding that you apply for a permit for is so extensive that you basically destroy the nonconforming use and then try to rebuild it (ie you tear down the building then try to get a permit to build a new duplex.)

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

The topic is really broad.. and you are basically asking for "tell me everything"... so I will start off by saying that there is no way we could ever tell you everything you need to know... its just too nuanced and too many variables to possibly explain in a post.  

Basically the property we just purchased had a SOW that we’ve just been told, basically, cannot be done within our rehab budget.  

All of that is great, but I'd really like to get started now, and if I know from experience, getting real life help is the way to go.I'm about to sell my house here in a month, I need to paint walls and do some basic handyman stuff, get a termite service, but I'm almost there. 

Basically if you own more than 15 units you have to provide the option for the tenant to report positive rent payments.