Age can be a factor, but so is square footage, roof type, cost to rebuild, distance to the fire department, and many other factors.

As with many industries we have staffing problems with our maintenance department.

Does anyone here make a conscious effort to connect with their local city council members / planning department members, any other local government officials to help their investing endeavors?

Albertinny,Insurance for complexes with 5 or more units falls into the Commercial or Business departments at most companies.  

I thought about reaching out to the local police department public information officer.

You can typically find zoning on your city's website or by calling the zoning department.

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In these smaller towns, the building code department was much different than the larger county in Nashville.

Public records show that it was scheduled to be auctioned on the courthouse steps on Nov. 2, but the county has no involvement with the sale or lack thereof.I am unable to connect with the REO department. 

Public records show that it was scheduled to be auctioned on the courthouse steps on Nov. 2, but the county has no involvement with the sale or lack thereof.I am unable to connect with the REO department.