The irony is most who post in these forums about entity formation and asset protection are solely concerned with preparedness for when claims arise without understanding the true ramifications, don't know the difference between being a certificate holder and additional insured status,  what indemnification means etc.

If you give them 30 days to get rid of the dogs, there will be comfort animal certificates in 2 days from an online site.

You must already know now you get 100% when you use your DD-214/certificate of eligibility! 

If you rent that out without a true Certificate of Occupancy, a tenant can sue you for ALL of their rent money back. 

You have to find the areas that are either zoned for Hotel and Resort or have NUCs (non-conforming use) certificates. 

The townhouse we are looking at has a Certificate of No Harassment in place, open violations and a vacate order.

The Phila.gov website says this is needed to get your wholesaler license:InsuranceYou must provide a Certificate of Insurance that includes the minimum amount:General Liability Insurance: $1,000,000 per occurrence

Quote from @Lolo Druff: Just like turn signals, you should always trust, but verify that the seller is telling the truth.Your offer to purchase should include a requirement that the Seller provide all documentation and agree to sign an estoppel certificate (also called an estoppel form or agreement).

It would be wise for a buyer to feel confident that the building is in good structural condition, that it has a certificate of occupancy.

ALWAYS verify the unit count and Certificate of Occupancy with the AHJ (Authority having Jurisdiction) BEFORE purchase.