I will tell you though that in general the interpretation of the inspection report, for the most part is up to you. 

That could lead to any unfavorable interpretation by a judge.

I advise for literally hundreds and thousands of MN rental units, I have a legal compliance department and offices who's sole job is to read, interpret these laws and communicate with the government bodies directly.

My interpretation of today's conversation is that he is implicitly letting me know he will not honour full term of the lease (two-year).

If you're reluctant to surpass putting 50% of your savings into a deal (let me know if I am interpreting that incorrectly), I think the why behind that is important in answering your question.

The judge gave her an extension and scheduled an interpreter.  

I literally implement based on that.I manage the properties but hire "tool belt" level repairs.I have been onsite for projects in order to provide guidance to the workers and answer questions about how I'd like the repair done.I have held the stupid end of a tape measure.I have held the end of a board, but not used the power tools.This interpretation was reinforced by a (former?)

If you have a habitational real estate portfolio I highly recommend that you dive into your current coverage forms with a Broker, or Consultant to better understand how your "risk" is interpreted by the insurance carriers.

What is fascinating to me is that the city council and mayor somehow interprets the data differently than realtors and folks actually in the real estate industry.

You need to interpret the report, call landlord references and verify employment.