I may buy a property and plan to fix it up within one year but the location city may say, "no way", " we will allow you maximum 6 months or we will order the building torn down and charge you for it".

@Zach Schnoebelen - are you thinking city or burbs?

I am under contract for a 6 plex (built in the 1920's) in a different city but in the middle of the state as well and I am getting quoted for 5K a year for insurnace.Is this what everyone is experiencing and any alternative ways to get some relief from that premium? 

That's great news for my apartments down the street! 

A six unit building with seven parking spaces with everyone home plus your vehicle could mean a visitor may not find street parking and the only thing they may remember is "the place we had to double parked".I have done the open house style with a twist. 

I have a cert on a property in Mobile and have  received a yard violation from the city.

I've been drooling over this duplex, it's expensive, and on a bit of a busy street, but it's in a great area probably 20 min downtown by express bus.

My wife and I currently live in Denver but my parents are aging and we will soon move back to my home town just outside of the city.

If you are in an area that needs septic or a well, I would not allow it but if it is tied to city, I think you would be fine.

There is another house for rent on my same street that is the same floor plan and its been vacant for at least 2 months.