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

Thanks in advance for any insight you all might be able to provide!

But it's also true that this had been open space provided to the community for the better part of a century and now it was fenced off with not even a path or sidewalks around most of the perimeter. 5.

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!

Its normally fee service providers who are the greatest advocates of the program, whether it be agents, PM's, coaches/gurus. 

Experienced managers can help evaluate potential investments by providing insights on rental demand, market rents, tenant preferences, and location-specific factors that affect leasing success.For example, rental properties need to be close to conveniences like major roads, shopping, and schools.

You can close in an LLC and don't need to provide employment history, income or tax returns, and DTI isn't a factor.

HELOCs are generally provided to properties that are held in the owner's personal name.Are your family members not interested in refinancing the property?

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. 

It can be trained to provide an initial analysis but I agree, nothing replaces expertise and sound underwriting.