Building Codes and Permits: Insights on navigating local building codes and securing permits for this type of conversion would be incredibly helpful.Potential Pitfalls: Are there any common issues or unforeseen challenges I should be aware of when undertaking a project like this?

Negatives would be maintenance issues, and need to update space as time goes on to bring in quality tenants and rent.

Every few days there are new issues and we are constantly having contractors and technicians at the house dealing with one problem or another, while coordinating with our tenants who are on a range of work/sleep schedules.

The two lists had very little in common!

Perhaps more common for a snow removal vendor as its usually a seasonal service paired with landscaping where employee relationships are more likely to exist.  

Hi Chris, DSCR loans are very common in the investing world.

I've filed a complaint against her officially but do not want anyone else to run into a similar issue.  

The difference between CPAs and EAs is addressed  here (scroll down to my long comment on that old thread): https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51-tax-legal-issues-con...As to finding competent tax accountants, there are 20+ of us right here on this forum.

We will be hearing from you again on issue after issue.

Again, that's all fine and good but the numbers have to work which is why I was hoping to speak to someone with first hand knowledge of owning a property or properties in the town without an axe to grind like the Seabrook sales people.On the issue of negative STR regulations roughly half the houses in the town are in their rental program currently so I don't see that as an issue in the future as an investor as it's baked into the town's business model and not likely to change.