The true value of you money outside of the house is equal to at least 5 times what it is inside that house...and this is any house...your own home or a rental.Once you commit to your house being converted into a rental, you must forget it was ever your house (I didn't way that part would be easy), and start treating it for what it is now...a rental.

Of course this is all so new, you should just asking your local building department how they are treating it. 

@John Anderson  I'm going to use the terms Hard Money and Private Money interchangeably because for my response I'm treating them the same although they can be different.To your question #2, and if I understand your post in general, yes you will have a hard time finding Hard Money to do this.  

Then treat it like a sales pitch and provide what is asked and more.

Set up rent payments to match their paydays.If you find the few good tenants who live in these kinds of units and treat them well, they will stay a long time and be very loyal. 

Be ready to treat it like a business. 

Treat your primary residence as an investment.

If they are not aligned then simply keep looking till you find one that is.I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.Questions to Ask prospective management companiesWhat are your average days on market for vacant homes?

@Jason ThomasI had mold treated in an attic and cost $3200.  

The best protection is to obey the law and treat people honestly and fairly.