Go to this page and click on the structural (building) section for the list of contact info: https://www.fortlauderdale.gov/government/departments-a-h/de...My assumption would be that you are going to add at least a window and / or a exterior door for egress requirements, which would require a structural modification.Also, I think you will need to raise the floor level of the garage to current flood level reqs, either with an overpour or framing.

If your agent has off-market listings, perhaps they could show it to you now that you've established a relationship and have bought a deal.

Also the eviction only listed tenant on lease, not her husband.

There are good entitlement consultants in LA who you could maybe pick their brain and they may give you some tips.

Is this required before publishing my listing for Airbnb?

For instance Scottsdate AZ, Phoenix AZ, Gilbert AZ, Mesa AZ, Chandler AZ, Tucson AZ, and Glendale AZ make up a fair amount of the list. 

This list is by no means exhaustive, and you're welcome to add companies I missed or add your experiences in the comments.

I have found that locally, this is where you can see other homeowners who needed the same thing done and often times they have someone who isn't big on the internet or on a list, but is reliable and cost-efficient and they appreciate the business.

$550 monthly cash flow after PITI+HOA.Our primary residence has a guest house and we have that listed on AirBnB/VRBO.

You could JV with an established wholesaler and split the assignment fee until you build up a buyers list.