- And, you'd also have to be doing much yourself which is better at this point for you.In general, at least in my market I'm in a bit of 'hunker down' type of conservative mode. 

In the notice notate the non-approved pet is in violation of the lease and must be removed from the property for safety reasons.Once the leak is repaired I would send a 7 day notice to remove the pet permanently or face eviction. 

I built new stairs since the old ones were rickety and a safety hazard.

I would think you need a license for that.So, find a property, make an offer and make sure the seller knows what your business model is. 

I've used Realtor.com crime maps to help gauge the safety of some of the neighborhoods, but I realize those only paint part of the picture.

The company maintains substantial cash reserves on hand at all times for our investors’ safety .

He told me to obtain a mechanical permit and building safety inspection for the heater and have a licensed contractor conduct the work per California state law.

All the texts and mails they've sent have been threatening and they have been working harddigging up stuff and trying to paint us as evil landlords that don't care about their health and safety regardless of the evidence has shown otherwise.  

Horace - I'm in acquisition mode and would be definitely like to see anything you are selling.

NFPA 101 the Life Safety Code that applies here and it is very specific on means of egress (exits) and travel distances to those points of egress (exits).