-The state just passed a law this year that no municipality can regulate fees or charges for rental properties-The state passed a law that any type of rent control in the state is not allowed. 

Thanks for your response.If current owner has no security deposits in escrow am I allowed to require deposits or renters insurance upon closing the sale?

I've heard that Howard county allows building and renting out ADUs, but the permitting and becoming a landlord process can be a pain.Looks like Anne Arundel allows building ADUs and renting out short-term (but not long-term?)

Bathrooms, toilet rooms, and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than 6'-8" above the finished floor"Additionally, in th following paragraph 1207.2.1; it also notes an exception for similar residential conditions which allows "Furred Ceilings" (Ductwork, Structural Beams, etc) to be permitted as low as 6'-4".In Short; the Diagram you posted indicates the correct conditions that would apply to your residential basement. 

Are any of this companies allow you to quit claim title so that you can change to an LLc?

I stuck with my small business for a few years, which allowed me to re invest my profits for my real estate into more deals.If you can't, then it may be worth it to take a leave, but before you do, set yourself up to succeed.

Allow the bank to do the work rather than you needing to track money intended for different purposes all mixed into one pot.

They are actually the overload protection for the units but some AHJ'S  allow a circuit breaker to serve as the disconnect.

Kind of like recruiting your own crowd funding team that don't really have a piece of your deal.Not looking for anything fancy or expensive.

Here is a good overview of Sarasota & Manatee, keep in mind North Port has no rental restrictions at all and the city of Sarasota is 1-week minimum, if you are Zoned RMF on the barrier islands STR use is allowed, lastly I would check out GulfPort by St.