I'm a broken record in my posts on the importance of permitting. 

She better make a lot of money or marry someone rich because she has some unrealistic expectations. 

As you'd expect these giys are super busy an d you can't get a quote frpm them to save your life unless you said the magic words;  "I'm desparate and will pay 2x the actual costs today for you to take this job".   

Also what could I be getting myself into that I’m not thinking of or simply bypassing here..Who is expected to pay for this ordeal in this type of situation..and for what exactly?

think about how long it will take to recoup all the costs i just mentioned.if you want day 1 cash flow... open a savings account.i say this not to discourage you but to help set expectations.

Hello,I'm trying to figure out what I should be expecting/getting from my agent? 

I have been looking into the South Philadelphia market as the area is expecting the Bellwether District, a megadevelopment of industrial and life-science buildings, to be delivered in phases over the next dacade.

Vetting tenants is essentially the same as regular tenants, but expect lower credit scrores, bankruptcies, etc.  

Make sure to research local rates for cohosting and management services to stay competitive.If you're doing this as a side gig or part-time job, it’s essential to time block, create systems, set expectations with property owners, and establish boundaries to ensure a smooth experience for everyone involved.We opted not to pursue rental arbitrage for two key reasons: dealing with landlords and the significant upfront costs to set up and run a profitable STR without the benefit of property ownership.

You should not expect things to go smoothly.