If you want the exact process you'd need to speak directly to the planning/zoning dept and specifically ask them these questions to outline the exact process for this property. 

Speak with a CPA specific to real estate to get assistance.As others have mentioned, cost varies depending on location. 

Metaphorically speaking anyways.

Dominic, I've found that participating on BiggerPockets forums, appearing on podcasts, and speaking at conferences have built trust with first-time passive investors when those forum posts, podcast discussions, and conference presentations show my experience, track record, and market knowledge to those reading, listening, or attending.This doesn't mean "selling from the stage", but instead, sharing actionable, useful information that I've gleaned from my many years of experience and from my own research. 

Speak with lenders early to understand your borrowing power, and explore multifamily properties to maximize your house-hacking potential.

Quote from @Kristian Sexton: @Tanya Maslach Does your lease agreement speak to this?

Based on speaking with them their, I paid a rather hefty fee to transfer my solo 401K to them and have it reinstated and the fee covered this plan for 6 years. 

I was speaking with an agent last night who said that their brokerage told the property management division to get out of any contracts within the city limits.

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

Speak with a lender now to understand your options and start building a plan.