The safety advances every 5 years are significant.

That will be nasty with food spills.Carpet will not last either in common areas like living and dining rooms.If I were doing it, ceramic tile > laminate > carpet.

Convert the garage studio into ADU by requesting health/safety check - my interpretation of the legislation is that there is a 5-year grace period to get everything up to code as long as everything passes health/safety inspection.

I think Bank of America has a 5% jumbo loan, maybe :)Food for thought.

Chipping paint, handrails, safety related stuff is what they check for. 

It’s business as usual other than safety precautions.

I see this as a safety hazard if nothing more (fire depratment issue, stray animals taking up residence. someone playing in it and getting hurt, etc).I've checked the lease and there is nothing in there about not storing boats/vessels.

Grocery prices, known as “food at home,” have risen 4% in the past year.

The properties that are less stellar performers can be sold or kept free and clear to stay more conservative on them with the higher cash flow as a safety net.There's huge benefits in negotiations when you're a cash buyer, I love when I'm in the position to be a cash buyer.Banks suck. 

All great points and food for thought.