The sooner you reach out, the better when an issue like this appears.I would also check with your city.

For me I'd like cash flow so I'd buy a place to turn into an airBNB in an appreciating city here, and generate enough income to buy another in a year or so.

Unrelated to HOA but if homes won't pass the safety engineered designation, who demo's house and haul off and when does HOA or city make owner to remove?

Also they remove the need for a chimney and individual water heaters since the exhaust is essentially moisture. our HVAC does most of their work in the city if you want contact info- He's installed 3 for us just this last year lol In basic terms It would involve:-Permits / approval-Additional Meters X 3 (all thru UGI, they coordinate with contractor)-3 additional units to accommodate each apartment.

You're in luck because Cleveland is actually one of the best investment cities in the U.S for cashflow and has lots of great BRRRR and fix and flip opportunities. 

South Dallas is definitely seeing a lot of changes, and gentrification can create opportunities, but it can also come with its challenges, especially with changing property values and tenant dynamics.If you’re open to exploring other markets, I’d highly recommend looking into Oklahoma, particularly cities like Norman and Tulsa.

Additionally, getting rid of a tenant in an illegal unit isn't easy in Union City. 

I'd search something along the lines of "[city] cash buyers", "[city] wholesale real estate", "[city] real estate investment", etc.Investor friendly agents are also great ways to source deals.

   #1 Location As others have stated Orlando and Tampa (Tampa City or Tampa area like Clearwater?)  

This one is in a small town outside of a very large city.