Another way is to see in your area where the big developers are asking for development permits.

CASE # 222-163563Is it legal permitted? 

If you want a phone number, I would look for Building Permits that have been applied for and see if the owner's contact info is on any of them.

That includes zoning, building, permits, sales tax, licensing, and more.

You can do one LLC for many properties or a "series LLC" which is permitted in some states. 

I've also taken into account such things as amenities, location of cultural, civic, recreational and career opportunities, as well as access to local hwys, fwys and interstates.My partner is very quick to dismiss anything I have to say, and at the same time doesn't understand/know how to do the research based on the current data available stating he knows better based off of the fact he lives there. 

Short answer is "Yes" :) Some listing agents will permit a visit with a GC.

I appreciate the need for a permit etc & can get Pella windows at Lowes etc so can't imagine it being too difficult.

I can see this being different though for the average recreations stay.. but for business I don't want to risk having a bad bed or some other issue with the house..

Just make sure you have your ducks in a row obtaining an owner occupied STR permit.