I would have obviously rathered getting a stronger offer but between not being able to sell to an fha buyer (anti flipping rules) and the lightning quick turnaround time I couldn't turn it down for my first flip. 

Otherwise NYC is tenant friendly and anti-landlord.

But it seems to me that most of the people on BP who are "anti-license" are not licensed and never have been, so how would they know? 

I have a natural anti-salesman skepticism so I'm always on the lookout for whether the investment is the true source of profit, or if selling/talking about the investment is the true 'gold mine'

Section 8 inspections will cover extra things like usability and more extensive safety concerns, like ensure that appliances have anti-tipping devices installed (you can basically connect a chain from the back of the appliance to the wall), ensuring that the appliances present in the unit function, that the W/D hooks up accessible and usable, that the yard isn't overgrown with weeds, etc. 

With all the recent anti-landlord Seattle legislation, the attorneys are pulling their hair out.

Here's to our "success"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7677551.stm

Due to anti-steering laws I can not say one neighborhood is better than another.

This is a so-called "anti flipping" rule.Although if the housing agencies are trying to put speed limits on investors, it wouldn't surprise me.

This means the water is to be blown out of the pipes, the meter disconnected, the water heater drained and anti freeze poured in pipes with p-trap or toilets.