In some cases they phase out all permits though more often they pause the issuance of new permits.

First, you have grounds to sue them and second, they can (and should) lose their license.

The rear of the building has a ground level door to the first unit, stairs that go up to the second unit, and those same stairs make it all the way up to the third unit.

Knowing and trusting your boots on the ground is important. 

But my guess is you're on pretty solid ground.

Somewhat long distance, so we had to work in a boots on the ground commercial customer there to handle occasional on-site requirements.

Hello @Russell Walters,You can pull an attorney in as early as now to begin building relationships and possibly have someone handle the entire contract phase of your first wholesale deal.

My real estate agent agreed to be my eyes on the ground to help me check on the progress of the contractor's work. 

This was our first partnership with anyone else - local boots on the ground that will manage the STR on a day to day basis.

I rent a house (I live in the house), and when it rains alot, and the ground is saturated, a small river starts coming out from the foundation, runs down the cement stairs and goes down a drain.