Coincidentally, I had this exact same question when renewing our local STR license as they've moved to a system (unfortunately) where the cost of the license is based on the number of bedrooms.

I do whole house HVAC systems, not window unit ACs. 

We already signed the purchase agreement several months ago...it has been on hold while they mitigated a pest control issue that has taken 2 months.If it's that important, make it part of your purchase agreement.

You may consider terminating the lease depending on how much time remains, your skills, the legal system, and other factors.Based on what you've said, I am concerned there's someone else occupying the home or something else is going on.

Random things like this.I can only imagine if they did allow you to add all the bedrooms, they would make you also add fire sprinkler system and a commercial fire alarm system like residential assisted living. 

Despite popular option the fed nor a president has direct control over long term interest rates.

.- Generally landlord-friendly state, no rent control- Secure government jobs/contracts make the real estate market much more resilient to recessions / major corrections- 15-minute drive to the Capitol of the United States- 4 Seasons- 15-minute drive to Arlington, Virginia (Amazon Headquarters 2 ((2017 announced, 2030 is bringing 25,000 new high-paying    jobs to the area)), Boeing Headquarters (2022), Microsoft Headquarters (2021), CoStar Headquarters (2024), Bloomberg    Headquarters (2017 expanded), Deloitte, and the list goes on)Thesis:Although more companies continue to go back to the office, there will be a shift toward a good amount of workers being able to be in hybrid roles.

This would allow you to keep the current mortgage and keep entire control of the property.

If you are seeking a company you need to make 110% sure they have the best systems in place and the way they are structured doesn't have any loopholes. 

In my mind, you only have control over how you market the property and how your respond to leads and where you price it.