Then by adding a basement unit, it is legal and conforming, but does not have permits.  

If I do not hire a PM my plan is to leverage a local handyman that I connected with for repairs and maintenance and his wife actually runs a 140-unit nearby, so she offered to help me on the leasing front (meet prospective tenants for showings, etc.).I have a couple of PM's that were referred to me that seem to have some competitive pricing. 

Considering a remodel/flip project and wondering how easy permitting/building dept requirements are in this suburb. 

For example, since I am not going to be occupying the home until after April 30th, how should I go about showing the home to prospective tenants and are there any specific laws to limit what I am able to have them agree to before becoming the official owner?

Honestly just need the best balance of a great salary (to save most of it for investing) & many job prospects. 

If you have a solicitation permit from that city cops understand but you need to be finger printed and must carry other licenses. 

If I were in her shoes and her budget permitted it, I would use the Legal Zoom option to simplify any future goals to expand her investment portfolio.  

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.My business partner is a regional VP for NARPM and I am happy to help if you need anything please reach outQuestions to Ask prospective management companies* What are your average days on market for vacant homes?

So I provide blinds and usually the faux-wood plantation style that are a little more expensive but it makes for a better impression on prospective tenants  and I charge for any that are damaged upon exit. 

All I had to do was get my stamp from the committee, go to the city for my building permit, and I could start working on this asset I had been sitting on for two months.