Removal and examination after ceiling drywall removal revealed the water tracked along a joist and saturated the ceiling from a focal point along the joist.

Some of the assumptions appear likely as 7 inspections out of 7 all revealing major issues is not impossible, but at best unlikely.The question really is the severity of the problems that the inspection revealed.

Our latest case study revealed that our owners achieved 35% higher occupancy and earned 35% more annually by implementing our recommendations.Right Now, there is an Amenities Arms Race. 

Talking with them ahead of time before you purchase the property can reveal a lot about the situation.  

Get rid of the kitchen before any discussions with the city...otherwise you risk revealing to them yourself that it was an inlaw unit!

The Deloitte survey revealed the average family office principal age at 68 and 4/10 will endure a succession process within the next ten years. 

A title search will reveal these as well as judgments. 

That search will reveal you are om title and have "Vested" interest in a property that you reside in that matches your Drivers license, income docs, etc.

@Steven DeMarco, thank you for your open and honest reveal of the facts of your investment.  

Additionally, local forums, Reddit, and Google Trends can reveal community interest and developments.