Also, if you are looking at a specific market your property management company and/or mortgage broker may be able to get your the Co-star report for that market.Milken best cities report (google it), Marcus & Millichap, Integra Realty Resources (IRR), Census.gov, City-data.com, bestplaces.net, CBREHope this helps!

I think you also have to be careful not to take a generalize news report and apply it to your local area. 

The zoning that I would be describing in the appraisal report would say "legal, non-conforming and with no rebuilding allowed in case of fire or other damage." 

Will you pull a credit report?

You could also write some inspections into your contract, if you are willing to do them or have someone you trust do them. quarterly inspections + report of their finances?

Additionally, If your city does not have their own individual ADU compliance rules signed into law and regulations by Jan 01, 2020 they must default to the state rules with no additional requirements.John, my understanding was similar to yours regarding parking, the property I just purchased in Anaheim with detached garage is less then .5 miles from public transportation, yet my initial ADU report from Hausable states I need one covered parking spot.  

I'm looking for an article or report that contains an industry overview for the REI industry.

When getting a property under contract, instead of rushing to shop around for an inspector to visit the property and having him/her create a report all within the inspection period (so stressful!)

The FHA says that examples of such problems include but are not limited to the following: Missing handrailsCracked or damaged exit doors that are otherwise operableCracked window glassDefective paint surfaces in homes constructed post-1978 (because of lead paint hazards)Minor plumbing leaks (such as dripping faucets)Defective floor finishes or coverings (worn through the finish, badly soiled carpeting)Evidence of previous (non-active) wood-destroying insect/organism damage where there is no evidence of unrepaired structural damageRotten or worn-out counter topsDamaged plaster, sheetrock or other wall and ceiling materials in homes constructed post-1978Poor workmanshipTrip hazards (cracked or partially heaving sidewalks, poorly installed carpeting)Crawl spaces with debris and trashLack of an all-weather driveway surface=================There are many areas, however, where the FHA does require problems to be remedied in order for the sale to close.Electrical and Heating The electrical box should not have any frayed or exposed wires.All habitable rooms must have a functioning heat source (except in a few select cities with mild winters).Roofs and Attics The roofing must keep moisture out.The roofing must be expected to last for at least two more years.The appraiser must inspect the attic for evidence of possible roof problems.The roof cannot have more than three layers of roofing.If the inspection reveals the need for roof repairs and the roof already has three or more layers of roofing, the FHA requires a new roof.Water HeatersThe water heater must meet local building codes and must convey with the property.Hazards and NuisancesA number of conditions fall under this category.

The previous owners have reported when it gets very cold (0-10 degrees Fahrenheit) they will put a space heater in the basement to hopefully prevent the pipes from freezing.