Have you ever found the concrete answer? 

On that note, I highly recommend do not ever skip the permit process and always check in with the city;  Not doing so can quickly tank any deal.

Chicago obviously a bit slower in the winter....this past winter was the slowest it's ever been for us. 

What ever happened with this?

Good luck on your journey and feel free to reach out if you ever need any guidance or advice.

Has this ever happened to anyone?

In my area I'm allowed to rent it out that way but I don't plan to get separate addresses because I want to be able to have the flexibility to remove the doors I'm putting in should I ever want to sell it as a SFH in the future.

Have you ever visited Alatna and/or the surrounding submarkets? 

If you prefer rentals in B or B+ neighborhoods instead (mainly for higher tenant quality, lower crime rates, and better long-term appreciation potential) and don’t mind broadening your search beyond Huntsville, other more affordable locales in Alabama—like Birmingham, the state’s largest city—could be a good fit.We’re active in suburbs on the west side of Birmingham like Adamsville, Forestdale, Sylvan Springs, and Pleasant Grove, and a good portion of properties there meet the 1% rule.

It's only nerve-wracking if the host hasn't set clear expectations; I communicate to guests on the front-end before they ever book what, how and when they will receive information from me.