Steps are not an issue but need to comply with code.I suggest you have a witness to your reading of every word of your lease, that you have that witness sign as a witness with the notation of the tenant being legally visually impaired.

The wrap around the current lien from the seller to you is not affected by Dodd-Frank (since you are not going to live in the property) but the wrap from you to the end buyer would need to comply with Dodd-Frank assuming the end buyer is an owner occupant.

In many places if you get a permit and comply with all building, electric, plumbing etc issues and pass inspections you can keep it.In some other places they can be very inflexible.

Be aware, if you are not using an agent, you are the one responsible for complying with the Federal and State laws, for things like Property Disclosures.Most agents are retail agents, and work with traditional buyers and sellers.

The lending education will inform you what needs to be done to comply with the Safe Act and the lending guidelines and requirements for offering financing to home buyers. 

I'm excited, but I am having a tough time finding an insurance policy on the place.I thought I had this all nailed down, but I just got a cancellation notice in the mail that states the policy will be cancelled due to failure to comply with an inspection.The property is managed, and the manager claims she had a tough time coordinating a single time when all four tenants could meet with the inspector.

If she doesn't comply, you can start the process to evict even if hoarding is a protected disability class, I would think. 

If you're going to live in the property as an owner occupant then you MAY need comply with Dodd-Frank, an owner occupant seller not in the RE business may be exempt from the Act, if they aren't exempt you'll need to comply as it will be a consumer loan. :)

Smaller property owners also have a difficult time understanding and complying with rent and eviction regulation.

Closing costs shouldn't be very high, but you also need to make sure that you comply with any and all gift tax laws that apply.