Account Closed mentioned.

But I didn't see the items I mentioned listed.  

The good thing with that city is you mentioned you are from there and it is big enough to be able to find contractors.

Not all towns require a C.O. for every property depending on the town rules and the age of the building.In the case of this property, the seller is trying to make the buyer responsible for the CO and the certifications. 

I am willing to work extremely hard to help my father have a steady steam of passive income by the age of 60 -- I believe he deserves that at the very least for all the years of hard work he has put in and the outstanding life he has provided me regardless of hardships he has had to face.

Not sure on the areas you mentioned but there's certainly some development going on so I would imagine it will follow if it isn't already.

Like someone has mentioned, it's going to literally PLUMMET and then it's going to bounce back in a year or so maybe less.

@Madeline jI would continue to maximize your 403b contributions but keep in-mind that you generally won't be able to transfer those funds to an IRA until you either stop working for that employer or reach age 59 1/2. 

Look at the map view of some realtor/mls type sites and you should see all the names I'm mentioning here.Also, through BP, I found a great realtor up there.  

I would make note if a roof needed replacement, ages of systems, photos of and description of damage.