If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications.2.

@Adrian Chu, that is right, there are lots of zoning info on the Citys websited but they are not organized and sometimes not conclusive (it is not clear if they already changed the zone for a specific area, or they already changed the zoning).

If it's a larger organization, feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications.2.

I believe there are only fees if you join a home inspection organization. 

In business its leveraging technology and your skill set to find unique ways to make your processes efficient, cheaper, faster, and to be able to scale it.

How large or small of an organization do you want to build?

This will allow the family time to find alternative housing as well as additional time to organize the renovation crews as well as property marketing to ensure maximum rental rates/minimum vacancy/and quickest time to market after capital is spent.

Each location is unique in some way.  

One of the amazing things about real estate is that there are so many unique and different skills that will help you do well.

You need a lender that is familiar with the process and a very organized, very patient contractor.