He liked the house he got much better, and he grinned and told me it wasn't so terrible to have a little space away from his parents. lol (it was only like a 5 min drive but I think that was 5 minutes he appreciated!)

My questions for you all are:Has anyone worked with their city inspectors to convert an attic into a living space?

We have tenants in the space who pay $2K monthly for rent. 

And I would love more info from others in this space as to how to determine a nightly rate, get good reviews, etc.

You can always later assign the beneficial interest to an LLC.The trustee however will probably be listed on the deed that is a publicly recorded document.

However, I'm also in strong agreement with the licensed ccw approach too. if at all possible, bring the person and the ccw. make sure you bring someone that will have your back and can assist you if necessary. being able to identify the perp after they've battered/killed you is important in the eyes of justice, yet its not really preventative. hopefully most realize the difference. if someone has malicious tendencies towards a real estate agency/sales people, r.e. investor its the preventative measures that could save your life and that matters most. the reality is as many people that are in prison...there are a lot of sick people loose in the public of anytown usa. we all have access to phones to try to dial 911 but the opportunity may not be available. self-defense is first priority in my book.kudos,Mary 

We have tenants in the space who pay $2K monthly for rent.

A public adjuster works for you in a sense.

There would be common kitchen/eating area, a couple full size bathrooms, and a larger social space, These are examples of creative value adds but not ones appropriate for you. 

No public input was allowed but we got to hear different council members opinions on the fate of STR's in the city.