The house had the knob and tube wiring removed long ago according to my inspector.

Could you please refer a home inspector and a couple of contractors. 

Half way through the construction an inspector came by and gave us a stop work order because we were not doing it to commercial code and didn’t pull a commercial permit.

My primary goals are to become a certified/licensed Home Inspector and start my own business, leveraging what I learn and earn from the business to fund future real estate deals.

Put some unexpected repairs into your budget and get as much information from the existing tenants and the home inspector.

For a "regular" purchase, a new homeowner doesn't want to have the hassle of calling the town inspector to close out a permit, and then find out that it fails so they are stuck with a repair/remodel bill. 

I am asking for advice on how to handle the process of clearing out her belongings in a way that does not expose me to any legal risk and also allows me to begin renovating and improving the unit as soon as possible to decrease the vacancy loss as much as possible while still being ethical and compassionate to her family.On a side note, the other tenant is a building inspector that deals with code violations for the city...sooooooo, I'm going to be pulling permits for everything related to the renovation and hope to create a positive relationship with him while he lives in the unit.Thank you in advance for your advice.  

I would say start off with small residential or multifamily deals so you can expand your network and tool belt of mortgage brokers, inspectors, and others.

Maybe Home Inspector or something.

Permits are a couple hundred dollars and once they are approved the city inspector comes out THE DAY AFTER you put in for the request for inspection.