This arrangement will have the developer paying the GC a fee for the site work that it is not doing itself that results in an unnecessary increase in project cost.Of any cost figure, SITE COST is ALWAYS the wild card that needs to be fully vetted before it can be relied on.

Would glue traps create an unnecessary problem if guests see them?

While there sometimes isn't much strict enforcement of the rules by the city (like imposing fines, or forcing you to comply), I'm not surprised that a lender wouldn't be willing to count the income from a rental unit that isn't technically allowed. 

Don't invest an unnecessary $1900.2.

All of this info can be sourced from online platforms and articles, real estate investment meet-ups, and general networking with folks in the industry.Maybe studying all of this is unnecessary, but at the end of the day, the more you can perceive change in the RE space, the better you can adjust your strategy and criteria to profit in the market. 

If you have enough to proceed with a multifamily purchase in order to house-hack.... then purchasing a condo and waiting for a couple of years can seem like an unnecessary delay.

I am hoping to get some recommendations on the following:Option 1 - do not change anything for 3-4 months until there is an established relationship with the tenantsOption 2- immediately impose at least a $30-$40/month increase mainly to address the utility costs and leave tenants on a month to month.Option 3 - again, wait for a couple of months and stagger rent increases ($50-$60) to the tenants which will still be well below market rents.Certainly open to any other recommendations.

I sense a tinge of unnecessary pedanticism in this thread...

While you can use a processing company it's pretty unnecessary. 

While I do have a couple of limitations imposed by my broker, I understand the thought process behind them and can easily find an alternative strategy that works for everyone.When I need support, it's there.