I'd recommend consulting a local contractor or real estate attorney to ensure all changes meet city codes and to help streamline the permit process, especially if you’re aiming to use the properties as rentals on Airbnb.

Buy in Austin, Dallas, Houston and you can get bids for work from 2 dozen contractors. 

Do you work out a deal with campus registration?

They're definitely still out there, they're just a bit harder to find but it's just really about having a good contractor that can get you accurate quotes for how much the rehab will be and an experience realtor / broker who can give you accurate ARVS for what the property will be worth once the work is finished and helping you find these deals as soon as they hit the market, or has a good source for off the market properties that might be viable.

Deal with contractor timelines, and bankers funding strategies

Get a contractor law attorney?

She says she notices it in bed and has to put the bed a certain way (like with head on higher part).This doesn't seem to be enough of a problem where any part is unlivable or that requires immediate attention, but the main jist of this post is, where would I start or what type of business or contractor could I start with to find out about this?

here is the situation. i left a really good paying job to take care of my 81 year old parents because my dad is chronically ill and my mom is almost there. i wont go into too much detail, but my sis doesnt help them. ill leave it at that. we have a person who comes twice a week to help with cleaning and other household tasks. i carry the bulk of the weight cooking their meals, running errands, grocery shopping, picking up meds, and taking them to dr appointments. its a full time job. i get a small salary of $1000 a month from a care giver sub contractor for the VA. ive been paying my bills with what savings ive had, but only have a few months of funds left. i own a duplex. i have over 200k in equity. i live in texas and texas has weird laws about refi and heloc/heloans when the property is 4 units or less and owner occupied. i would rather not sell, but if thats my only option i will have to at some point.does anyone have any advice or possibly be able to point me to lenders who might be able to work with my situation?

Quote from @Connor Chatlos: If your Broker is worth their salt, they will have an Independent Contractor Agreement with you that spells out responsibilities, commission splits, etc.

It’s on track to do over 45k gross as a STR with current bookings, but may end up closer to 55k as I get mostly last minute bookings (a lot from contractors needing a big enough space to house their crews).