They can help you navigate code compliance, especially with accessibility and egress requirements, and provide a clear budget before you begin.

How is that different than the information they’re providing on the investor webinars?  

My name is Ashley and I’m looking to provide value as a bird dog by helping investors find off-market deals in areas like Trenton, Hamilton, Hightstown, East Windsor, and Princeton.My goal is to learn, grow, and build lasting relationships with investors in my local market.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

So I try to thank them every time for providing information I would have to pay for, if I knew who to ask and who to trust.

As far as benefit to the seller goes, @Matthew Paul I think you are probably right on the money and regardless of whether they would have preferred to stay in this house rather than move, it is likely providing them some excellent cash flow; and I'd be hard-pressed to come up with a deal that serves both parties better than the current situation. 

The idea is to use this property as an office space, giving me the separation I need from home while providing a place for my assistant to work where I can be more hands-on with them.The business would pay rent for the property, which would cover its expenses.

As they are getting paid to provide a service.

I am looking to begin the process of a 10+ year plan to build out a sustainable REI enterprise which would ultimately provide me with significant passive income and net worth to make a legacy business for my family.

.: the state wants safe units, regardless if they are permitted, to be used to provide housing.