The concern with places like Irvington will be once you move out and no longer owner occupy how do you raise rents legally.   

If you don't sign the contract and hire that agent, then they legally shouldn't be working for you.

I also understand accounting and legality may play a role.

I'm reaching out to Baselane's leadership to put some sense in them about good banking practices and honoring legally bound leases, that they ended by breaking through this action.

This approach allows you to have a legal presence in the country, which is often necessary for investing there if you don’t live in Spain.Having a virtual office in Spain through your LLC could help you access local tax benefits and deductions, such as expenses for mortgage interest, repairs, and insurance, which non-residents typically cannot claim.It’s worth consulting with a tax or legal advisor familiar with both the US and Spanish systems to ensure compliance and take full advantage of this option.

One question that you may not want to post here for legal reasons, is how much are you paying your PMC?

I don't want them coming after me legally if I sell.

And you can't legally dictate how much they carry for personal belongings. 

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

Seems like the township did not deemed the property a legal for unit property.