Just some food for thought.Roger So if I bought one for $7,500, and it probably needs a few thousand dollars of work (more than 1, less than 10).

When you see what people do with old space heaters, guards and safety removed, plugging in several in one overloaded extension cors,... you can see where the concern is coming from.

I have some relatives that will never leave the safety net of a job  or even invest in RE due to the not thinking outside of the box (or cubicle).

People like Central Tucson because it is close to the downtown that has a great food and night activity scene and is also close the University of Arizona campus that draws lots of parents and grandparents and people who just like the college campus vibeWest Tucson is a great option for the views, golfing and resort feel.

If so, then find out what you have to do to have him removed as domestic violence allows the tenant to move without 30 days' notice (to ensure her safety). 

My concern is whether the city could deny permits for these modifications, such as removing walls or converting a garage, or if they are mainly just concerned with safety and habitability.

Investors who have absolutely NO CLUE as to what they invested in, no clue as to the STRUCTURE of the deal, and no clue as to the safety or risk of their investment.

They started trading hand written IOUs for food.

I guess for me the dividing line is does it damage the function or cause a safety hazard if I leave it on the tenant.  

Food for thought.