Instead, urge them to search longer or even take a pause for a few months rather than settle.

If you didn't win a Respectful debate with an inspector on the site, or at least get him to pause and return, your stuck doing what he asks for in this instance.That being said, its fair to argue with them that the plumbing permit can be inspected and finalized, and a separate  citation against the property should be recorded for whatever violation the inspector believes must be addressed.  

As for your parents, what gives them pause exactly?

Soper JR I've never had an investor becoming PR and I think it would give the judge pause.

It would also be within a 5 min drive to Summerfest, a large music festival.Should I pause and be patient in getting into real estate?

As @Ben Stoodley referenced, a lot of lenders hit pause at the end of March.  

I had better.com on the list to check but some reviews made me pause and pursue other options.

Or if they do plan on getting another dog then pause payments for them until they do. 

If you don't know typical Cap Rate, I'd encourage you to pause on your online bid.FWIW, I never believe anyone that says it is 100% occupied and NOI, by definition, should include taxes and insurance.

@Isaiah Wimbley A hypothetical $100,000, I would take pause.