Fireplaces in those homes add real charm.  

We had a mandate that required all new residential homes in my town to be built with fire suppression sprinkler systems.

2nd time's the charm in this instance 😉

@Alison Horton I think you're describing a whimsical winsome community that exudes charm and peace. 

But if I suppress rehab cost, then I may not be able to get ARV up to the target price range. 

@Bill Brandt  Appraisers are trying their hardest to keep this market suppressed and under control..  

I do however have a old beater fridge that I have as a emergency back up, works like a charm, that I will sometimes use for tenants like yours.I dislike the type of entitled tenants you are dealing with and generally have made a mistake in screening if I end up with them.

This won't necessary kill your case, but you may still need a varianceFire Suppression - I believe sprinkler systems are required once you go above a 2-family.

It's a charming big old house with lots of updates and a really great location in the downtown OC area. 

They come out every year a week before expiration, know where each extinguisher is and the size and date, and either tag or change out as necessary.For bulk purchase under 100 pcs, I'd call a fire suppression inspection company like those that inspect.