It's a way for people to "register" their dog and buy certificates, vests, and ID cards that make the animal look legit when it's not;A Service Dog would be trained at the point of purchase and this one is not;You can't discriminate against Service Animals or Emotional Support Animals, but you are allowed to establish rules like no barking and annoying the neighbors, keeping the animal leashed when outside or in common areas, picking up after it immediately, preventing it from damaging the property, etc.

After that the leash is off on us!

So may want to look into rodent proofing.Aside from that those types of buildings can be very sturdy.

I would get a sturdy table and place a larger than College dorm refrigerator (but not a full size Refrigerator) on it, a small apartment size electric stove (eliminates the gas line) , place a stand up 5 shelf in the kitchen for pots and pans and dishes. 

Like a covered picnic area with a few of those sturdy charcoal grills.

Great learning experience.At first, I thought your post was titled "should we put our child on a leash"! 

Plaster is very sturdy, and it sounds like things were wet only for a very limited amount of time.

@Ted CaputoThe smaller deals are what creat your sturdy foundation as an investor in my opinion.

Keep the process on a tight leash and don’t allow yourself to be talked into delaying the process.

Walk around the outside and look if there are drainage issues, branches overhanging the roof, is the fence sturdy, are there cracks in the foundation.You should be able to get an idea of costs for utilities and taxes.If it looks good, your realtor should walk you through the comps in the area to decide where to start with your offer and what your max price should be.