The truth is, if you can execute, BRRRR can work in all of those cities so it's a matter of preference - whether you prioritize cash flow or appreciation, price range, if you know anyone, school zones, etc.

Balance sheet and depository relationships (some banks requiring upwards 10% of loan amount) are being prioritized over merits of the deal/collateral.

Replacing a sewer lateral is easily a $7500 repair; it's probably closer to $10k, and personally I would have prioritized it over t+p. 

And in many cases this may be warranted as health and safety issues may be present.  

Cosmetic repairs that don’t pose health or safety concerns are typically optional.Then be very transparent and communicate thoroughly to the tenant, as to provide a professional explanation for your decision forward. 

I’ll prioritize continuing my search for distressed and discounted properties, avoiding those areas you mentioned! 

I know its good to have and it will give me access to the MLS, but should I prioritize it right now? 

You do not want to go cheap on this, especially when it's for life safety. 

NSPIRE inspections will more accurately reflect the true physical conditions of properties and ensure that property owners adopt sound maintenance practices to eliminate health and safety hazards that may pose a threat to residents.

@David Randolph - my use of the word "threatened" is in regards to the statements made by, as at the time I understood it to be, the real estate agent negotiating the sale to inform me that I could be sued and a lien placed because I was refusing to sell, which would mean that either I agree to sell and put my children on the street or I refuse and they will sue to take possession and I would still put my children on the street, I took that as a threat to the well being and safety of my children, legally it may not be a threat, ethically and morally, it is to me.