From what I've noticed as a mortgage lender, insurance premiums are at least a little lower for a block home vs a frame home even if both pass a wind mitigation inspection with flying colors.I'm just thinking long-term since I plan on holding these through retirement...

If they really cared about protecting home buyers, they should make it harder or require to pass a test, like getting your RE license.

It's basically what a real estate agent learns in 7 day course to pass a real estate exam but leans toward the investor.

But, by all means, withold any and all payments if they can't pass a mere inspection by the city, not a home inspector.

If they pass a new law that ruins your business model, move the business or change it. 

Second, since he stated he was a W-2 income from an unrelated business, the bar is extremely high to pass as a REP. 

Does this mean they won't pass a rental inspection? 

For those that are not enrolled agents, attorneys or CPAs the IRS will require them to pass a test similar or the same as what enrolled agents are required to pass.It is important to take the time to choose a CPA wisely.

Some skip and hop pass a phase while others get lost in it way too long. 

I come across the bigger ones like this and have to pass as its to much capital tied up for to long.