My concern is whether the city could deny permits for these modifications, such as removing walls or converting a garage, or if they are mainly just concerned with safety and habitability.

They will do a Good title search that no liens or mortgage issues with the firemineral rights transfer, easements, a survey, type things need to be clear.glad you escaped the fire with your health is main thing

It's a simple way to gauge the condition of the building's main sewer line.Unfortunately fraudulent rental applications are more common than one would think so good on you for catching that.

So I think JLL is the main brokerage I should be hoping to work for, but I'm not sure how long JLL will be in this seat with VA. 

My main focus is long-term rentals, section 8 rentals to be more specific.

Every hurdle hit it and solve it.9.

If you look at what they have avaliiable on the website its mainly desert lots.

Main things being population growth and landlording laws.

If you are NOT running a trade or business - 1099s are not required.The main reason why you WANT to be "running a rental trade or business" is your eligibility to claim business overhead deductions, such as marketing, education, technology, and so on.

The no cash component will be your biggest hurdle.