My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

Any DD you want to do, inspections, code enforcement lookup etc you're welcome to do but there are no contingencies so once you go UC you buy or lose the $5K. 

It’s likely the GC will subcontract the concrete work to a specialist while they focus on managing the permitting process and ensuring everything is done to code—especially if there are ADA requirements involved for the ramp.Let me know if you need help navigating the process or any tips for working with contractors.

Like others have stated, their price is not always the best especially if you use cashback sites and/or search for coupon codes for other sites.

Is in the zip code 15140?

As U.S. citizens residing in Europe, we are required by the local tax code to hold the property in our personal name.

The community is also about 30 minutes from Disney attractions.You can DM if you need more information or chat about this and adjoining communities in the Kissimmee area, covering several zip codes.

Fairlawn vs Goodyear heights is a completely different market that could be in the same zip code.

A reasonably good source is AVVO.com by zip code and expertise.  

I just go in at the first of every month and code each line item to the corresponding property and note what the expense was for (Repair, HOA Fee, Mortgage payment, etc).