Pets, strictly meaning an animal that does not serve a disability (emotional or physical).Emotional Support Animal (ESA) -- I always think this is an interesting one because people assume ESAs are allowed anywhere. 

He went over the inspection with us so quickly that it was pretty confusing and all of the areas of "flaking paint" looked the same as other parts of the exterior that he didn't seem to have an issue with, and his definition of "flaking paint" seemed VERY strict, yet not so strict for other areas of the exterior.

Open houses and yard signs are strictly for agents to pick up "leads" and have virtually no effect on the sale of the house..  

My only options would be to 1) keep the basement strictly as storage or 2) go through the process of getting a CO and deal with the potential tax increase on an already high tax property.

The reason why they are against it, is strictly because of the fees.

@Christopher Phillips Its strictly buying and selling commercial buildings, mostly apartment buildings and mixed-use

Then look at this one: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-la...Massachusetts is very strict when it comes to landlords. 

@Ash Leigh, Although it's not strictly forbidden to purchase property from a related party the IRS is very skittish about it and the charge of shifting basis and step transaction is all too common. 

This type of landlording must require a strict operating process to be profitable

FHA/VA are much more strict, conventional loans may provide a little more leeway.