While they may not care much about the neighborhood aesthetics, highlighting the potential for legal issues or fines due to the environmental hazards might get their attention.

(Typically estimate between 2-3% of the loan amount in closing costs: appraisal, credit report, points/origination, underwriting/processing fees, title fees, prepaid taxes and insurance etc)I am sure there are others I am not remembering

Is this legal of me to still require the ESA dog to be fixed?

However, it's crucial to verify with the specific lender, as policies can vary.Regarding recording a lien, if the lien is recorded, it formalizes the debt and provides legal protection for the lender, which might be required by your private lender.

It's available on the BiggerPockets bookstore and helps explain how to fund the loan properly and legally.

After industrial hemp was legalized in the 2018 US Farm Bill, hemp building has started to explode in the United States.Hemp is a long-lasting sustainable building material that sequesters 5 tons of CO2 per acre while growing and eliminates toxic landfill-packing petroleum-based waste on the building site. 

I would probably start monthly or bi-weekly "safety inspections" to A) document any lack of evidence of risks/issues to the tenant's safety to be prepared to legally defend yourself in the future, and B) to monitor for new/worsening damage to the unit.

Being blocked from the bank account really worries me and I don't necessarily have funds to pay for legal help.

Sometimes just letting the seller know you’re considering legal action can get them to play ball.

But this keeps you legal in OHIO as a wholesaler so I commend you for adhereing to the laws instead of trying to skirt them.