There are a few of us.You also want to use an RMLO and loan servicing company to assist with your state/federal compliance. 

Essentially these would be built on commercial property and zoned as a hotel for compliance or- If I can find it- Zone as a RV park.  

We wanted to own income property because we knew it was an almost assured but slow to mature investment.

If someone truly desires your rental unit, they will make the accommodation to "find their way to a bank" and make a cash withdrawal for your move-in funds.In this instance, I would sacrifice a bit of convenience in the short term to assure that this person has the integrity I think they do. 

Short term Plan is to assure tenants that for time being we will keeping things the same for existing tenants as we renovate the property.  

maybe something along the lines of .WE cant discuss other tenants but be assured there is a legal reason that they have a pet..

He's asking you to give him some assurance that you're not wasting his time.

JPs hold LLs to strict compliance with the lease and statutes because they are favorable to the LL. 

My own expected response to a Code Enforcement complaint will be to wait, evaluate, and then send a written letter informing Code enforcement that after careful review I find the property to be in complete compliance, and ask for any specific facts they have that could indicate otherwise.  

I have recently confirmed with the county that it is zoned as a duplex and is out of compliance as a triplex.I think the zoning can be obtained with a $1500-2000.