Generally his limited time was on units that were years past due, but he was prioritized to foreclose on the lowest priced maintenance fees of the developers units with unpaid maintenance fees, moving on to the higher prices ones last. 

Ensure you have enough to buy an investment property and also enough for a safety net in case something goes wrong shortly after purchase.

We do deal with them when they have the listing but I prioritize private sellers first. 

You'll need to change the use from residential to hotel, which will require a lengthy process that includes physical upgrades and changes to the building.Basically the City wants the property to conform to safety standards for that particular commercial use.

@Alyssa SteinruckYou may have some contractors come and see how long it would take to repair the damages, or how long to repair the safety issues and get a better idea of what it will take to fix.If its something they can do in a week or two, you may just offer to put them up in a hotel until the major safety issues are addressed.  

your issue is not one of money, its one of priorities. your tenant no longer prioritizes rent, because you have allowed your agent to deliver the message that rent does not need to come first. when the tenant knows her roof is on the line, she will let other bills fall to the side in favor of rent. 

Please make sure you are safe (as can be - alert and aware) and not taking away energy to maintain your safety!

And after I went to the building and safety office twice and some plan alterations, I got the building permit. 

(Toilets are a big one)- Deteriorating paint (lead is extremely common in cities like Rochester)- Breakers, furnace filter(s), water heater(s)- Damaged/broken stepsI think it is a little ridiculous to go around and nitpick with a checklist, but we do check for issues that would cost us money down the road, or are safety issues for our tenants (and properties).

Prioritize paying back the credit card.