Have you spoken to local fire officials who would burn it down for you as part of training. we were able to do this once where we coordinated wiht local fire department and they burned it down for us and took care of it as part of their training. 

As others have stated, your fit & finish goals should be guided by whether you plan to:1) Rent: tenants don't always take care of a property, so you want to use lower-grade materials and workmanship.2) Flip: higher quality on workmanship and materials is usually required.Regardless, you always want to "Maintain to the Neighborhood".

Set a clear budget, research properties carefully, and keep growth potential in mind as you plan.Good luck!

The portfolio reliably takes care of its self.

Confirm fireplace has been cared for as part of your quarterly inspection.

Dealing with the accountant first, who cares?

Its interesting at how many agents and brokers have been brainwashed into thinking that you have to be part of an association just to conduct business.

The Texas method is you buy where you buy and you don't care because the CASH FLOW IS THERE.  

I dont care who pays it or how... if its not paid in full, they get evicted.

However, it seems risky to own a property that you would barely break even on each month in the case of an unexpected emergency.