I am a Professional Home Inspector so if there's anything I can do for you, feel free to reach out.  

I'm getting a little queasy thinking of it and was just wondering how the professionals deal with it.

I am doing a feasibility study on a small business that will sublet small offices to small companies and professional services.

They have good rates, very professional and easy to work with. 

Feel free to pm me for referrals to professionals in South Jersey.

Many HVAC professionals really push installing a second furnace in larger gut rehabs that have ducting or other issues in the field.

I'd imagine most of the horror stories you've heard about dealing with permits were people who didn't pull them at all or from people who didn't hire professionals to do the job correctly.

I have been learning by listening to podcasts, watching youtube videos, and reading books and blog posts (the BiggerPockets web site has good specific recommendations).

The main two things to get from a professional you might hire is:1. 

It's been great connecting with other investors and professionals in the area to share stories, trade notes and recommendations, and even find deals and partnerships.I post the event to the BP events section every month, but feel free to reach out with any questions.