If it is that good of a deal, I would go down to the county office and speak with them to learn the process and the timing it takes to get a permit. 

Not sure if this is an option in your area, but we have a company called CREW in Salt lake and they are $50 a month and take the cans out and bring them in the day after. it is hard to rely on the cleaners at times. unless the cleaner is paid to do the trash every time.

Don't be so quick to indebt your paid off townhome until your learn creative financing and review all your options.

Now, you can get some wholesalers but they usually don't know if the property will fit the requirements and regulations but you can learn that from the Realtor. 

Maybe this is just happening because of the colder weather but I'm not sure and I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars getting a plumber to come out if a good investor-friendly handyman can take a look.

Great learning experience.Good Investing... 

If you're doing FHA, I'm sure you know you have to live in one of the units.

They did have an extra step to make sure that you were the owner of the property, but otherwise it was not bad at all. 

Regarding inspection, I am honestly not sure.

I know he does PM also - not sure if in the city but i think Drew does.