It's a simple way to gauge the condition of the building's main sewer line.Unfortunately fraudulent rental applications are more common than one would think so good on you for catching that.

They arent really allowed to turn you away, but they will push you away with terrible loan pricing and intentionally bad service. 

Mainly I’m trying to avoid “aged poorly design” glassblock walls, small bedrooms, older windows (wood/aluminum, single pane), aluminum patio covers, and to a lesser extent landscaping.

Looks intentional but can't prove it. 

You should only have to do this with the largest items- mainly couches/chairs and dining sets.

My main focus is long-term rentals, section 8 rentals to be more specific.

The main reason is that it is not initially set up for a Real Estate business like other “real estate-specific” accounting software.

My concern is whether the city could deny permits for these modifications, such as removing walls or converting a garage, or if they are mainly just concerned with safety and habitability.

Building a reliable network of contractors is one of my main goals for this year to help me scale up moving forward.

Therefore, the taste of your renters is more important than yours.As to the horror stories about Tulum, they're mainly about the supposed environmental destruction.