My question is, could the city be responsible for this situation?

Do you or most landlords comply with the city ordinance to get their properties inspected & registered by the city?

Welcome to BP.My biggest piece of advice is to understand risk premiums in real estate.

You’re trying to ruin the biggest benefit of the life in flip. 

We simply include the tax on the invoice sent to guests, which makes it easier to track and ensures we're covered for tax purposes at the end of the year.For Chicago, I’d recommend checking directly with the city’s tax office or a CPA, but generally, you’ll need to register with the city, collect the hotel tax from guests, and remit it on a regular schedule (likely monthly or quarterly).

I'm in Kansas City.

. - You can get more units in the City of Detroit, but you will need to understand the City's demographics or you'll get taken advantage of.City of Detroit has 183+ residential Neighborhoods.

Anyone have any experiencing getting the city/utlities company to add separate meters?  

Our city holds a lot of hidden gems.

However, what is far more important for financial freedom is the location/city where you invest.The city where you invest is far more important than the current interest rate.