************Facts (this question is more about your mentality, but in case you're curious)Triplex. 70's. 

If there is a security, health issue, or emergency issue, no problem.

A few weeks later they called the board of health on me.I review the items from board of health, and they are very ridiculous.Example, stain on the ceiling (need repair), the toilet seat is old and not smooth (need repair), tenant has no access to the basement, I don't post my contact information in the building ... etc.What is your opinion on this matter if you have encountered it in the past?

Motivation comes in many forms: retirement, health, divorce, burned out, bad partnership to name a few.  

I've never understood this mentality. 

Also I would suspect Within sfh that if an area close by is popular or up and coming you should see some uptick in demand for your sfh and you shouldn't see the fire sale mentality that you get every so often when one you have a unit in a condo type setting for example that you're trying to get rid of.I think it's a great idea for you that continue to take your time improve your skills and knowledge of Real Estate and then proceed forward once you have a greater level of comfort so kudos to you.

Or this is new Health Department regulations?

If feeling bad for her effects your business decisions you are in the wrong business.Her health and past payment have nothing to do with making business decisions.

The building was a dump and a health risk and you had to be evicted.

Hi BPer, What can landlord do to prevent or compensate for the Board of health visit?