or wasting time?

As soon as we realized we would not be buying the property, we told him he could stop wasting his time, and our bill was prorated accordingly.  

That being said, in Decatur, multi-unit properties are few and far between to start with and then trying to find a good one out of the minimal options is very tough, which is why my last four properties I've picked up have been SFR. 

But, there's no deal on here, based on rental income, it's negative cash flow with only minimal repairs, and the occasional vacancy, let alone major repairs/damage.

I made the mistake of doing this process myself, resulting in multiple filings, and multiple trips, wasting a lot of time.  

Unless you're a local celebrity doing an endorsement, I think using your, or anyone's face who isn't well known is a waste of good space.

Even if you read the code very carefully, they may still provide you with unexpected info at that point, and you need to adapt.Whether you decide to go for a rezoning or to sell the property as-is, this info will help you know where you stand.If your property is surrounded by detached houses and there has been a big push to discourage higher-density development in the area, applying for a rezoning may be a waste of time, money, and effort.

For this reason, an informed agent will know what you're trying to do, and convince his seller that it's a waste of time contracting with you, which it is.

In order to prove that it's surveys, city codes, plus one party already "lawyered" up, so it's going to cost money and waste time.  

Don't waste that equity.