Ideally, this would be the same person/professional that would be responsible for formulating and presenting a recommendation on your request to the Zoning Board. 

A fingerprint card may be obtained from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation by contacting the Customer Contact Center at (BP won't allow me to post the tel#- I'll message to you). 

So you will use all of your normal professionals. 

She told me she didn't know how to write a contract, and I assured her, nor do I that is why I am seeking professional advice and we can talk over the weekend (I was sincere). 

Form 4684 will be involved, that's for sure.And you already know that I will suggest getting professional help.

I find it hard to generalize except on a couple of things.If there is an outside, read professional management company in place they charge a fee and will have a minimum dollar amount that they will accept for monthly/annual fees.

I have done about as much as I am comfortable taking on and am looking for some professional help for small misc projects. 

@Fred CanzanoIt really is time for you to get off the internet and onto the phone with a plan professional and your tax advisor. 

Should I bring in any professional appraiser as part of my due diligence?

My recommendations are to: 1) Hire a professional PM that deals exclusively well with lower end rentals (I can recommend a couple).