Building department can advise on specific next steps - municpal hearing and presentation of plans will be required in most cases. 

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

Some of my clients in this scenario literally just pick-up the phone, tell the seller of their specific property they are interested and they are well qualified, and see if there is some kind of fit. 

So far, I've rated Evergreen and FCI lowest based on a number of reviews on different platforms that have consistent negative reviews mentioning certain specific issues that I find concerning (this is after accounting for the inevitable disgruntled customer/borrower who gets unjustifiably upset).Are you able to share any of your information?  

Some towns require a residential parking permit (sometimes on specific streets only within that same town) - you need to know what those requirements are and how feasible it will be.

It can be done but each situation is specific and would be underwritten to see the risk and what the exit strategy is. thats the key with shorter term loans - understanding what the borrowers exit is.

Most land buyers who are developers usually stick to a very predefined region within their local market and they hunt and wait for killer deals and market swings to get the land they want for the very specific purpose they want.

Do sunshine and beaches matter more, or a strong job market in your specific field?

My biggest advice for people would be as follows.Know why your in the real estate game, and why a specific niche.

There's a specific forum for House Hacking.You'll want to spend some time reading through there as it's a common topic.