@Isaac Chapple you live in a great art of Montgomery County, but you might find it easier to get help if you start going to Meetups and REIA meetings in the Prince George's and Baltimore regions.  

Commonly called a "U and O". a "U and O" permits the use and occupancy of the property. getting one of these permits approved with a successful final inspection, permits one to use and occupy a property in the city. you pull the permit in the permit place on Fayette, once pulled, schedule the inspection with quicktrac by phone, then meet the inspector at the property, hopefully get approved, then pick up your completed permit at the same location about a week later. 

We have a great location- a good port, rail, and an international airport with a 30 minute drive.

There are some great commercial multi family meetups in Delray and a great REIA in Port St.

It is is port at to check your states laws on what is the definition of a property manager.

I agree with @Donnie McGriff, connect with @Helen Kirk there in AU/Opelika.

Thanks for reaching out, we are currently looking into a few locations being Union Beach, Leonardo and Port Monmouth.

Already in the Port of Los Angeles, it's being Automated with a loss to big longshoreman unions.

@Tim Puffer I'm in Port Huron, MI and would also love any recommendations on insurance brokers if you have it.

5 - My prediction, as Seattle continues to increase in price and push business further south, is that Kent, Auburn and Tacoma will at minimum keep up with inflation in terms of appreciation, with potential for solid gains as the ports become more active.