If things do go south and get ugly you want someone in your corner that already knows your situation and has gone over your contracts and probably has done business already with other local contractors and county government.Just an example, I'm involved with a legal case now and when my Kitsap lawyer looked through my notes he realized that one of the other contractors I referred to was another one of his clients and this helped get good information a lot more quickly. 

I would find an experienced/trusted or referred contractor who deals with code and get his opinion on the matter.  

Thanks for the response Dan,When I spoke with my lender about the property being warrantable he said it refers to the number of units being rented being less than 50%. 

For a frame of reference, the stock market didn't recover from its 1929 high until the 1950's ... that's what deflation looks like, and it is possible.

My reference to the Spanish speakers is that tend to be very good and willing workers.  

I recently attended a seminar hosted by one of the referred to as "guru" companies.

What your are referring to is a mixed use commercial building.  

Can anyone refer a property manager here in south Florida? 

If you want, call them and refer them to the instructions in the lease.

I am interested in what would you recommend.Also, could you please give  some examples of the strategies or business models you are referring to on the following statement?