@Jeff L.With all do respect, I think some of the comments here are exactly why you should get council to help you set it up and operate it cleanly.  

If we ever get back to more "normal" environments when CD's pay 5%, then the expected return on REI would be higher.

I respect all of the input I'm getting and I'm listening but I still need to go through the motions.

Good morning all:)I am looking for someone who might be able to advise with respect to my current situation.

Our subs are doing the work and are licensed in their respective trades, be we need the general permit.Thanks for any recommendations!

Be respectful, open up a dialogue with any occupants.  

why you wanna be a Super nice landlord...a squeeky fan is not a section 1 requirement to be a feasible living environment but a leaky roof is. 

I like to also think in terms of utility costs for the tenants.. so think about areas with long cold winters utls can be very expensive etc.Think about a place like Las Vegas virtually no maintenance in the desert environment.

I have had my veteran status questioned on BP by some unscrupulous characters from Miami but I know that the veterans that have served and are serving will ALWAYS have respect in my book!

We are home to the most family friendly sugar white beaches, university/college towns & part of one of the fastest growing counties in the country due to great schools, safe environment, low traffic, low taxes and beautiful clean neighborhoods.