Here at least it would be a simple matter of going to the assessor and requesting the tax parcels be merged....which would not in any way change the nature of either the mapped or legal lot status.

The Ohio Revised Code you are asking about is 5321.16 Procedures for security deposits. 

But even so, natural gas could be ignited by other things too.It seems like every natural gas detector I see online is "plug-in" only.

Turnkey by its very nature you are paying a premium for. 

@Andrew Postell Thank you for all that detail - confirms what I thought, that they were just performing standard procedure and didn't manage expectations well in their loan estimates with me.

I have been an investor much longer than an agent and naturally work with a lot of young investors, which is something I am passionate about.

My fear is, that if i sacrifice the location, it will either depreciate naturally or since it is not in a desirable area, after the market evens out, the properties value will never even get back close to what i purchased it for.I know i should be searching for a deal to make this purchase the best possible case scenario but i am unsure how to tell when it is a deal if its already rehabbed.

I would very much appreciate hearing about the nature of your management relationship with your out of town friends if you are willing to share. 

If you're working with a real estate agent currently, they should know the procedure and be advising you of your options.In terms of asking sellers to break up properties, you certainly have the right to do so. 

He can pay for the electrician to make upgrades if it's that important to him.As you grow, it's important that you not tailor your policies and procedures for each individual.