They have poor parking setups, smaller units, generally need a lot more TLC etc.

A percentage discount off of what it would cost for daily stays on the booking platform.

Many municipalities have setup phone number for people to report violators.If you find a place, call the city and find out the rules for that exact address.

Many lenders have different requirements but typically if you have a downpayment of 25-30%, closing costs, and 6 months of reserves (6 months of mortgage payments), you'll be qualified.

The HELOC/HELOAN will have the lower closing costs and you're not giving up your 3% rate.

I have talked to my lawyer and it is going to cost $902 to evict them.

No the rates are not on par with conventional when you figure in additional costs and pre-payment penalties. 

Before being approached to help with the development costs, I had considered on buying after the development was complete; 4 lots then having 4 homes built, selling 2 and keeping the other two to rent out.

HD for example has a program where they will set up shelving, provide labeled/bar-coded bins, stock specific items that you choose, and check / restock to specified levels periodically.

I'm wondering if the insurance costs are hiking up the expenses.