They will do a Good title search that no liens or mortgage issues with the firemineral rights transfer, easements, a survey, type things need to be clear.glad you escaped the fire with your health is main thing

All the bylaws, building codes and fire codes can be found on the city website.

FIRE reality team gets recommended but I have yet to use them personally. 

Nationwide sent a non-renewal letter for an 8-plex, claiming property was within 1 mile of a fire hazard zone.

The current landlord for this property is kind and is more willing to pay for replacements on the home which I believe is mainly because she used to live in the home so I didn't really need to spend much for any problems that arrived other than minor things the home is over 150+ years old so it has its quirks.The tough part is that I am paying a bit more in rent for this home but it has a lot more potential than my other unit, it has a good-sized backyard which I'm debating on adding a hot tub or a fire place but seems like a fireplace may be better maintenance and cost wise.

Certainly, LIABILITY insurance and should be regarded as important as fire and casualty.  

If cash flow is your goal, you might look into areas like Jonesboro, Forest Park, Lithonia, or Stone Mountain, where RTP ratios tend to be higher these are just a few areas I'd suggest.

Clutter/hoarding are a different issue and create a fire hazard.

In fact if you don't do proper due diligence some are "traps" with bad layouts, fire damage, and tiny sized lots. 

If you are looking in 3 states and multiple markets in each state it's like drinking from a fire hose on trying to learn those markets.