You’ll need a business license (and pay taxes) to get a rental suitability license, which basically says the house is habitable, has smoke detectors, etc. in certain cases they can/do inspect, but it’s not common from what I understand.

The key to success here is making certain that you and your father have all cards on the table and that all expectations of both of you are discussed openly and then codified in a suitable agreement by the Attorney. 

If I don't perform (i.e. find them a suitable property), then I don't get paid.

Chin - Did you find a suitable bank to hold your security deposits in escrow in Maryland? 

The room does not seem to be inhabitable, and we think it's not suitable to be used as a bedroom (it is right next to parked cars). 

Continue to work with her case manager at the housing authority to find more suitable housing for her.

Particularly, we're looking for 3/2 SFH’s close to the beach, but we're open to other types (Condos, larger homes) based on their suitability for AirBnB.  

Releasing them from the lease early, without penalty as a reasonable accommodation, could be a viable option and would allow them to find a housing situation more suitable to their needs.I would contact your local fair housing office for information and guidance.

We just started discussions with prospective consultants on the EB-5 program and how it may work with our proposal to develop a new NFL stadium for the San Diego Chargers.Preliminary indications are that our project, in the $1.6B range, is likely a suitable "regional center" for the deployment of EB-5 investment funds.I'd be happy to share my experiences with the program as our effort evolves.

When looking to acquire funding sources for residential rehabs, would obtaining a commercial hard money loan be suitable for this type of endeavor?