Those seem like questionable practices to me.Great stuff from your own experience here.

If I were to apply for a CFO role now, more than likely I have to advantage over a CFO that was in a manufacturing company for a real estate company.EAs specializes specifically in taxationCPAs have a broader knowledge for accounting, auditing, financial planning, and taxation.EA must pass a 3-part IRS exam and do not require a college degreeCPA need a degree in accounting, 150 credit hours of education, must a 4-part CPA exam.EAs often charge a lower feesI might lean more toward hiring an EA and ask how they stay updated on tax laws and regulations since I don’t really need full accounting services.

If the default is not cured ten days after notice, Borrower and each surety, endorser, and guarantor waive all demand for payment, presentation for payment, notice of intention to accelerate maturity, notice of acceleration of maturity, protest, and notice of protest, to the extent permitted by law, and rights under sections 51.003, 51.004 and 51.005 of the Texas Property Code.

Yes, this is quite a common practice for professional PM companies.

This is standard business practice - just look up how many settlements the SEC makes annually where companies pay millions in penalties WITHOUT ADMITTING to any wrong doing.- Cash-for-Keys is another example of this!

Is there a best-practice on how to do this or can you share pointers from experience?

After reading through nyc.govs lengthy explanation on M1 zoning laws, I am still trying to figure out if we can do this or not.

Condos are starting to get condemned, which means people are having to vacate units.I'm telling you right now, I'm a JD (not a practicing attorney) in Florida whose business is being an insurance expert for carriers, working with engineers. 

Once you have steady employment, look for a place where STRs are allowed, with an in-law suite. 

I'm recently retired after a 30 year career in law enforcement.