As a general rule of thumb if the property has a ground level commercial requirement in order to show sufficient hardship to seek a residential use change the property should be located in a location that is not conducive to commercial use i.e residential street, close but not as marketable as properties located on neighborhood's primary commercial corridor etc. 

Great advice, I found that the professional photos and doing the rehab slightly above the competition really seemed to help as I had almost 0 vacancy! 

Readers are advised to seek professional advice If you have more than one property rehab going on at the same time, how does irs/lender/investor know which expense goes with what property?

We had the plumbing break down and had to install new PVC plumbing Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

However, I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by the sheer number of markets and the endless research involved.I’m reaching out to seek your guidance on how to take that first crucial step in my real estate journey.

. :)  I am hoping to network with all relevant professionals in the field...especially like minded investors in my local area.

Much of the info you are seeking can be found on AirDNA.Com. 

Proper structuring with professional guidance is key to achieving both parties' goals.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I think I'll go to FIVER and see if any of the AI professionals can build such a tool.