Trail cams are usually motion activated so they only take pictures/video when something is on the screen.

The first property we had inspected is in great shape and we were asked to fix a handrail and replace a battery in a smoke detector( simple $150 charge for the inspection and $20 for me to fix).

You betcha - arbitrary enforcement of rules can bring him to court and get a judge to approve motions to compel. 

I find that things start happening/pieces are put into motion when I market a lot.

That's a case involving Ohio law, on a summary judgment motion, focusing on an entirely different issue in the context of a mortgagee, not a purchaser.

@Deangelo MackMost cities will do a walkthrough inspection yearly to be sure it’s habitable and has smoke detectors and so fourth .

I haven’t bought anything using this method yet but everything is in motion.

In my condo I'm going to join the board and every years I'm going to make a motion to decrease the number of rentals allowed in the building until it hits 0.

You put these info into your lease agreement - smoke detectors, pest control, crime watch - whatever in your state is required."

We don't really have a check list that we follow, however these are the things we look for when we do complete an inspection:- Smoke and Carbon detectors are operational- No apparent leaks when running faucets and toilets.