Nice university and yes - you could either purchase or create a duplex in your price range - and maybe even add an accessory dwelling unit for your tri-plex concept.

In the opinion of the writer this is hypocrisy.If the City is concerned about kids safety then the ordinance should apply to all dwellings including commercial buildings built prior to 1978 and not just rentals. 

We had to do a dwelling fire policy on the extra house.  

A word such as dwelling and property is treated differently as well, property means all structures.what is the average cost per sq foot in the area for the work done?

@Tessa Hintz, I'm not clear about the property... it is one building, with five dwelling units in it?  

Some examples of data sets you can layer:Property:Property age - used to target older properties for heavier fixersProperty types - SFR, MFR, 5+, all kinds of commercialSize - adding on to the existing structure to add value or accessory dwelling units Location - highly desirable neighborhoods or locations of expertise around specific builds or neighborhood ZoningVacant propertiesOwner-occupied vs. nonowner occupiedPeopleAge of ownersKids in homeSex of ownerIncomeNet worthInterestsMortgageTransfer datesEstimated equityDifferent transfer typesForeclosure activity (NODs, auction sale notices, etc)Then, hopefully, you're taking out people who purchased recently since (probably a waste of marketing dollars), people in foreclosure (different strategy), sites that are listed as vacant. 

I have read a number of threads on BP stating that a Builder's Risk policy is appropriate for a flip house undergoing renovation. I have spent a good deal of time attempting to gather quotes for a policy to cover...

Washington state law says in 59.18.150 - Landlord's right of entry, "(5) The landlord may enter the dwelling unit without consent of the tenant in case of emergency or abandonment."

One more thing to point out here, is that you have to consider what "normal wear and tear" is for this type of dwelling.

All tenants need to be on the lease.Modifying the dwelling without consent may be grounds for eviction.You are not there to referee their relationship.