We have pulled permit for one STR, like air B n B and have furnished one of the units.

I prefer to not hire an attorney unless I must because I am afraid it will cost a lot of money.

We have hired   a property management company for all three rentals.

I appreciate your marketing skills at trying to shut down naysayers with half truths and I also appreciate you airing my private financial information on a public forum thankfully it is only partially correct.  

Just go on fiverr and hire an interior designer in Romania for $10https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/530-short-term-and-vaca...

Ya know, I wonder how many reached out airing how upset they are with the situation, there strong desire for a different outcome, and asking how they can help to make that other outcome a reality????

The rental is currently managed by my husband and I and I do the paperwork and lease etc, and hire contractors or husband does light repairs.

As I'm new to this domain, I would to hire a consultant to perform some zoning and other due diligence activities.

This agreement is just like a listing agreement when you go list a home, you are hiring the right person for the job, so this is the same type of contract, but this person is hired to find you the right home. 

He hires and manages the trades and all the labor.