There is a non refundable pet deposit plus a charge for the pet each month.I don't allow breeds that are listed by my insurance policy as "aggressive breeds" Pitbulls, chows, etc.

Every jurisdiction that I am aware of in San Diego that has a policy has restricted ADU from RE that has a duplex to quad and to the best of my knowledge none have been found in violation of AB 1069.However, there are various proposals in front of CA legislature that would eliminate this restriction. 

Methodically eliminating every item on the inspection report starting with the safety hazards to cosmetic.

You have due diligence as safety net, get the analysis as close as you can FAST and get something under contract, then you can do your due diligence without the time pressure.

You can also take out a personal umbrella policy up to $1,000,000 which is usually enough protection for the first few properties, most investors do not start to use LLC's until you reach that point. 

Can you contact the HOA or get their policy to figure out why they changed the roof?

We have safety, maintenance, and housekeeping inspections.

I pay the property taxes (through escrow), and homeowners insurances (I have a business policy. 

The first few months of the year will be slow, but I think as the Fed decides to stabilize interest rate policy, that will cause more folks to transact and allow opportunities to appear.

I’m currently looking for a subcontractor or handyman to help with estimating work on handrails and riders and to cover electricity  for safety.