I think the only use it has is when the city parks vehicles on it...The fire/life/safety (aka fire marshal) games that Jay is talking about area a universal constant in OR.

I’m not saying I would not like appreciation on my home of course I would want it for safety and if I do want half the money if I sell it.

FHA is not that much more trouble unless the property is very banged up (chipping paint, safety hazards etc).

I've done some reading and seen things like"Common council unanimously passes rental safety verification program"https://www.abc57.com/news/com...But I've also seen"New Indiana law strips cities of power to regulate rental properties"https://wsbt.com/news/local/ne...What is exactly is the current situation? 

If it is one lot/parcel and zoned for two units, meets health and safety codes should be good.  

I had tried several personal injuries and accidents attorneys in my area to see if they can give me a list of things we can do as landlords as a safety measure that can mitigate landlords liability in the event of a gas explosion in the rental unit. 

Their bedroom ceiling is a safety issue as the plaster is sagging. 

... soil contamination, airborne particles, neighbors, worker safety...

They focus more on safety and health issues.

The irony of the investment strategy of the average American – including those who meet the definition of an accredited investor – is that the bias toward optimizing for the downstroke and safety robs one from the benefits of individual growth and setting the stage for their future self.