Thanks,I was told to contact business bureau and they can help provide list of each trade . where I can find that?

However, prices can vary significantly within each county depending on specific locations, property types, and other factors.

No one thought of this as “wholesaling”, or thought of it as a stand alone business, or thought to provide seminars or mentorship’s on the process.  

He is wanting me to purchase the building then him pay me rent, and is wanting to pass his business along to his secretary for her to run when he retires.   

Of course it will depend on if you are offering warehouse style storage or individual units but the property you own doesn't care if a boat or a RV is in the unit as opposed to household items.

I see a lot of discussion here about maximizing profits and adding clauses to leases so that tenants take more responsibility for things, but I'm interested to know some advice about how to take better care of tenants to build up a good reputation and practice business in a fair and compassionate way.

I'll send you a connection request my business partner is a wholesaler 

Overall, I wish I had never gotten into the turnkey business it has been very stressful and a huge financial loss. 

Depending on how strict they are, they could make you tear them down or at least bring them up to current code with inspections.You might want to go down to the Building Dept (or call) and ask (without giving an address) what they would recommend.

The laptop was not insured by you and (depending on local laws) without negligence on your part (ex. pipes were properly maintained by you, but one randomly burst), your insurance company is not going to pay to fix it.