I’ve been back in touch several times as questions arise.

I think it is also pretty weird that at a lot of auctions if we see a "newby" ready to bid on the "wrong" thing, several people will warn them. 

Here is text from sb13 “the violation is not necessary to protect health and safety, as determined by the enforcement agency, subject to specified requirements.” 

BTW, I've been trying to post this for several days (ever since the article in WaPo came out).

Quote from @Martti Eckert: Hi Bigger Pockets community -I am interested in pursuing the BRRRR strategy in one of several Ohio markets this year.

So for example I'm very conservative and don't want any debt on them because I feel this hardens them in case of a severe recession.

I appreciate it.Aside from the option to be added as 'additional insured' they have the option to purchase a  "ProtectionPlus Bundle' from Surevestor, which includes several things like protection against eviction costs, wilful damage to property, over a $1 Million third party liability protection, loss of rent protection for 25 weeks etc.This is $50/month.

Several Midwest markets could work well with your parameters.

My biggest sticking point is they have severe weather; floods, hail, tornadoes, etc.

I say "may" because while I have read about this in several places, I have not personally verified this to be true.I usually pay contractors by check the minute the work is finished and approved.