Yes, hiring the PM now should get you access to their recommended legal council, and maybe a discount on their services.

For those of you who are local, do you have a sense of the Carlsbad City Council and their perspective on STRs? 

It is also (typically) quicker to do one of the HPR projects vs larger land developments that require rezoning, council support, navigating with local codes dept, etc.

They rely on the council of experts in most areas and focus on their true areas of strength.I am not an expert in the practice of selecting pms myself.

Hi @Steven KeltsThe answer to your question would have been no a month ago BUT the Newark NJ council and Mayor just passed an ordinance that states that owner occupied units and brand new units which were both exempt from rent control are now subject to a 5% rent increase cap every year. 

Here are a few key individuals and organizations you can connect with to gather insights and advice on your strategy:Real Estate Associations: Reach out to local and national real estate associations, such as the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), or the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Rents offered to as were paid only by the first two or three months, then the abandoned the properties, leaving unpaid taxes and other charges to the City Council, and with squatters into de houses.

You should probably be following the Cincinnati City Council's plans on regulating STR in Cincinnati.

I would start with understanding the zoning laws, the city council, what can and can't be built there etc.

I would still get professional council from one that works in that arena.