What other programs do other people use to get addresses to dispute these? 

I did not see that contractor here:http://www.phila.gov/li/Pages/FindLicensedProfessi...And I did not see that contractor here either:https://hicsearch.attorneygeneral.gov/Always a good thing to see that the contractor has registered with the appropriate government department(s),

There are a lot of high character folks who get sucked into garbage Co-GP style guru programs.

I found it very unlikely that the government would not want to get their piece of the pie, especially if they had purchased a new primary home.Donyou have a Tax Code or Publication Number you can share so I can study up and understand your thought process more in depth?

There are many loan programs to help out first time homebuyers so don't feel as if this is too ambitious when there are tools to help you out, like use here on the Forum!

The government of Costa Rica has a policy to limit development and doesn't invest much in infrastructure to bring tourism.

Unfortunately the photo did come through with Ja and Desmond...i'm sure that was a fun experience.Have you heard of the REDI program sponsored by ULI, the Urban Land Institute?

The labor is cheap but is usually terrible quality.You have very little insight into the governments plans for development and i have seen that have amazing impact on some areas and terrible impact on others.If you are going through with the purchase i wish you good luck and urge you to consider traffic patterns.

I for one, am trying to prevent further government intervention.  

@Placeholder PlaceholderOne word of caution I would advise: If a community or local government is enacting restrictions and also regularly enforcing them, then its often a reflection of the local community sentiment which increases the chance of a neighborhood or nearby resident calling you in if they think you may be running an STR.