You can just ping the PM, and have them send official notices.If this is your first deal, the nice thing about doing PM yourself is that you learn and save money. 

The cabinets won't fit your kitchen, but usually they're just sitting loose on the floor, so you can look at the details a little and see how a real official cabinetmaker or finish carpenter did it 40 years ago

Should I simply email them or is there an official template that I should follow?

The record keeping is antiquated by the local and Island government officials. 

Make it look official.

I volunteer to lobby. 

Honestly I'd be hesitant just to do anything like this in Chicago with its reputation of corrupt politicians and unions that seem to act more like the mafia, but at 1/10 the ARV in your home market sounds like a great find.I'm a small timer but I avoid homes built before 1978 because:* January 1978 was the official end of lead paint.

One is in a rural area and the local authorities don't care unless there is a complaint filed, so officially illegal, but not a concern.

I believe the city officials and local businesses are heavily promoting growth, i.e.

He has a few larger folks show up dressed officially, crowbar and other suitable devices in hand.