Has anyone here been successful in permitting a conversion?

Most successful STR owners I work with in the Pocono's/Lake Wallenpaupack PA utilize only someone to clean, and a few local handymen.

Cash for keys, screening, and lease enforcement seem crucial, no doubt.I’m curious, though—I've been in rooms with pretty successful multifamily operators, and many of them actually frown upon eviction because of the cost, lost rent, turnover expenses, and time.

They really want my wife and I to find success, which has ended up being a win-win. 

Again, we have done this successfully in the past. 

In the end, the project was completed successfully and sold for a profit.

Best of luck with everything it seems you have the experience and workmanship needed to be successful! 

Attend local meetups, analyze at least five deals per week, and connect with investor-friendly agents to position yourself for success.

Quote from @Joe Paasch: I have joined this site to gain important incites, discussions and plans to build a successful portfolio.  

@Somesh MukherjeeI would be happy to connect to talk about Cleveland, having a great team in place is going to be the pillars to your success.