If safety is a concern, be sure to document the who/what/when/why of their situation and maybe even a sign off of any actions taken to remedy their concerns. 

I feel it is a safety hazard to leave them on for a week at a time with no one there.

I would prioritize finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation over one that is local.There are 20+ accountants on this message board who specialize in real estate taxation.

*with the exception of HVAC and fire/life safety systems.  

@Donald JonesIf it’s one investor your soliciting money from or a loan you can put something together - if you are pooling money then you need an attorney as you have to file exemption from sec ad if you have 10 investors and project goes belly up how is it prioritized ?

As a property owner, it's important to prioritize regular property maintenance to keep your rental properties in top shape.

If she refuses to sign anything, write a memo for your own records that states she refused to sign but that she was notified.Any time you have a renter that is a victim of violence or otherwise has legitimate fears for their safety (e.g. stalker) you should let them out of the lease so they can move to safety.

Doing so provides a margin of safety that I'm comfortable with, and in the next nasty recession, I'll be able to lower rent and survive while the guy down the block who's mortgaged up cannot. 

In particular order other investor friendly inspectors I've used and been happy with are:Colby Neal of  Pinnacle Home Inspections, IncChris PerryJim Bobbit of American Home Dream Inspections PM me for their contact infoJust remember their primary purpose is to catch safety/compliance issues and not to advise you on what needs to be fixed, if it's a good deal, or be an expert on any major component of the house.

I understand that there are exceptions to this if the tenant is active military or if the housing does not meet safety standards.