I 100% agree with you that being a landlord is about customer service & to me, providing a space to be able to live comfortable.My delimma really came up with two third party inspectors saying there is hot water but the tenant disagrees.   

I am looking to connect with fellow agents, lenders, real estate lawyers, inspectors, title officers, appraisers, and contractors in the area. 

Don't trust just one random inspector opinion.  

Can you get inside with either a Home Inspector or General Contractor?

If we put up a temporary wall during construction, the city inspector will question why there is a wall there; unless I can make the claim that it's currently being used by a tenant?

Jesus McGillicutty what a nightmare for inspectors.

Our inspector would then inspect the work of our renovation managers prior to listing.

Question, do you usually hire an inspector prior to creating a scope of work?

You absolutely need to walk the property with a contractor and/or get an inspector out there so you know what you're dealing with.

Your inspector should give you a good idea if there's anything big and pressing.Also, if you house-hack, that hopefully means you'll pay a lot less in your mortgage than you're currently paying in rent?