Working in progress, I promise.Even if your tale doesn't resemble my situation, or at least the people involved, it helps me understand why experienced landlords reacts so "intensely".

I have my CPA license and am comfortable taking tests, but the online class barely prepares me well enough to pass the exam.

Have it tested if in doubt - and wear proper gear when removing.

1- there are already many “WeWork” type of spaces out there already2- it’s management intensive and you’ll probably have vacancy gaps = PITA3- does your bldg allow for that?

Perhaps as a test, steal some pics if you can from those other business models / places in the country where people are pulling this off successfully, and throw some ads on up Craigslist and see what kind of response you get for the rents you're asking.

Since that decision that has been the usual test in many jurisdictions.  

At my insistence we give them free rein, they test, and dig, and look through all our old papaers. 

The value created by your business can later be sold if you ever decide to transition to REI full time.Real estate investing is a capital intensive business and until you have significant cash on hand and a method to generate more cash, your real estate investing will be stalled.  

I can have them turned on in my name temporarily but it involves tests by plumbers and electricians, city inspection and installation of a gas meter. 

Not saying it cant be a good deal, but I would make sure you test the sensitivities to your parameters during your underwriting.