Other requirements could include side walks, storm water control, street trees, street lights, and running all utilities to the lots, including electric, gas, phone, cable plus water and sewer.There could be current zoning requirements that require larger lots than those platted maybe 50-60 years ago. 

It might be worth leaving some of them in & having a landscape service come in once a year for a touch up.I go with standard color's in each unit, if I have carpet, light tan.  

One of the bullet points on their letter say this is done so that owners can see the ups and downs on the monthly bills and they can see if there is any indication of underground leaks.I really like FPL (Florida Power & Light) where they let you establishes a landlord account and put properties under it. 

Lock that in and you'll at least be able to prevent gouging on 75 to 80% of the work.Thinks like installing doors, faucet fixtures, lights, cabinets, countertops, tile, laminate, vanities, sheet of drywall, etc. 

Matters of conflict that reach courts may be viewed in light of the sophistication of the parties, their experience and knowledge.

Since my area can not meet the criteria I was hoping an investor from Hammond or Denham Springs could shed some light on their area.

One thing is make sure your lights work, each light switch has a cover, any kind of porch, steps and hand rails are solid, there is hot water, grass is cut, sufficient garbage bins..I got violation for all of those..

@William Johnson I would tread very lightly here with sub 2.  

After I started all over and learned these aspects, it was like a light going off, everything fell into place, every type of transaction could then be organized and set in a logical order to address any opportunity I bumped into, you can then see if certain circumstances exist you move this direction.

I'm OK with it if there's a very good chance I'll make money back, but I don't ever do it lightly.