Have set criteria and follow it.Have enough safety to protect for unexpected events like eviction, lots of capex needing fixed early on etc.

From the railroads perspective, it's a safety issue.   

I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

I think it is an important tool to "train" your tenants so that they prioritize your bill.

Landlords are required by law to provide proper living conditions for their tenants, free from health or safety hazards, often referred to as an "implied warranty of habitability."

I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

Maybe they had lingering concern about the electrical safety of the remainder of the structure or the dollar amount was just too high.

Even beyond fire safety, there is noise, parking and traffic considerations. 

We feel there are safety concerns.

Sometimes people will state an objection to providing so much info before seeing a unit, but I explain that it is for my safety -- I'm meeting strangers often at vacant apartments, or in the case of an occupied unit, for my tenant's safety since they wouldn't want criminals going through their home.