We are weeks away from closing on a triplex in Pittsburgh and the appraisal showed that while the property is a legal triplex in the county and borough, it is non-conforming as its located in an R-1 zone, one block from R-2.

Quote from @Erik Breunig: Has anyone had experience with DSCR lenders who do NOT use Gerasi closing documents?

Proper due diligence and negotiating accordingly prior to closing is critical! 

Afternoon, I currently live in Austin, and although I don't have any legal issues, I would like to find someone in the city or nearby who offers affordable help for landlords and real estate investors. 

At this stage in the game our advice would be to focus on STRs that operations can continue upon closing. - Timing.

Which utilities can I legally require the tenant to pay?

Can someone give me a round about number on how much closing costs should be ?

Hi Peter —Generally speaking, it’s difficult to get a definitive answer on the legality of rent-by-the-room in single-family residential zones around metro Atlanta.

Plus any "closing cost" or "appraisal" is not real. 

Hi Selam-You asked what are the stages of a real estate closing and where are the friction points and how to help make the process go smoothly.If you are new to the game, an investor friendly Realtor or experienced mentor should be able to make the closing process go smoothly.Step 1.