A potential subcontractor comes to take a look at some work he is specialized in.

I would also interview and hire an attorney that specializes in rental /landlord law so you can ask them questions. 

If your proposed change in use is not an option as a permitted use it may be allowed as a special use.  

@Tyler Erickson No need to look at the market twice a day - get setup with a realtor who specializes in real estate investments and they can set you up for a search which will notify you of any properties come available in your target areas.If you are looking for deals on the MLS you will have to be prepared to act fast - get your pre-approval letter ready and research so you know a deal when you see it. 

The REO title company  typically will Not search for these unrecorded liens and they will exclude them in their Exceptions, Section B on their title policy/commitment.As for the “Warranty deed” here in FL we have a Warranty Deed (in which the seller is agreeing to defend against All title claims/liens/defects) bit we also have a Special Warranty Deed (which is what reo’s use, that only guarantees against title issues While The Current Owner Owned It, nothing that occurred before.Always use a Local title co. to the property......different cities/counties have different depts and ways these violations may be obvious, but a local title co know where to look.

I appreciate your opinion, but I will take my legal advice from a panel licensed by the State and have passed the Bar, the Attorneys I pay dues for specialize in Fair Housing, ADA and related, they all agree, as landlords we are allowed to ask for proof under the law. 

I'd be happy to connect you to an awesome agent that I work with in San Antonio who specializes in SFR's.

Does anyone know of a LOCAL BALTIMORE loan officer who specializes in VA loans?

And to piggy back on @Rip Rittell's comment, this coming Tuesday will be one of the best topics and speakers you could ask for pertaining to this topic because one of our top local, investor-specialized title attorneys is speaking on lease purchase, owner finance and bond for deed, which are all strategies that can be used to facilitate step 1, the "B" in BRRRR with very little to even zero of your own money down to acquire the property.

@Matteo Carrieri, @Morgan Nilsen, Penn Capital is a US firm specializing in multifamily (apartments) and  we are currently in Dubai (29 June to 3 July 2019), meeting with investors about a current opportunity as well as future ones.Happy to meet for a coffee and chat with any investor and answer questions they may have about investing in the US.CheersPercy