My model is different than the model I had.

However, even given that I think it is reasonable for the buyer to ask for health/safety issues like smoke detectors and the fire door.

It's better to have more then that for a safety net but he was fine and after short rehab got a tenant in there on a 2 year lease.

It doesn't matter if you are having a bad day, the contractor is on their last straw on how many days in a row they need to work, or whatever other excuse you can pull out - unless it's an emergency where safety is on the line, don't act like a jerk toward someone who is trying to help you out.

The area of life being considered doesn't make a difference, and by definition, risk-aversion means that a person won't take a perceived risk even if that person has the same knowledge, resources, and safety net as another person who takes the risk.What should we take away from this?

They work to build equity and lower your expenses if you are house hacking for sure, but I want that extra safe guard if I need to leave and rent the entire place.2) Safety: I use to travel for work and stay in airbnbs and rent off craigslist with really good luck actually with a few exceptions that weren't even that bad.

Oh man, dark mode would be amazing.

My wife and I are in the debt pay down mode right now, but I'm sure that will make getting rolling a lot easier with no debt. 

This is a legitimate safety issue and you should not cut any corners.Best thing to do is swing by your municipality's building department and have a chat with the right person.

Electrical in one of the trades that inspectors really focus on in commercial buildings, especially multifamily commercial, as its a huge life safety issue.