It's all about connecting with a human and getting specific instruction.

S/he's just doing what instructed by his/her client.  

And here is L&I instructions for fire escape inspection etc. https://www.phila.gov/li/PDF/fire%20escape%20inspections%20faq%20January%202017.pdfI'm not 100% sure but from my understanding in your building has a fire escape even if it was build before the code was accepted you have to maintain the fire escape in good working order and have inspections done for it. 

Rookie agents would get all excited I instructed them to have this so called heavy duty investor come to the office so we could chat.. then I would do the OK how you going to do this.. where is your proof you have money etc etc.. next thing you know they are out the door. 

I suggest turning over rocks, networking, direct mail, door knocking, bandit signs, etc... to find the hidden market sellers.

I'd say you're best bang for the buck purchase price to rent ratio is going to be Gulfport but Biloxi also has some hidden gems.

I don't take this clause out since it allows me to kill off the deal with just loss of inspection fees in the event there was a hidden problem.If the problem is something I'm willing to spend on I will have my realtor talk to their realtor to see if we can come to some kind of agreement prior to actually submitting anything in writing.

I hope it's a hidden gem.

On the other hand, there is a lot of new industry, investment, and construction just around the corner for GB, and lots of gentrification/value increase areas that will not initially make sense on paper, but if the long term buy and hold strategy is what you are going after, there are plenty of hidden gems and areas that off market deals today could lead to massive gains in the next ~20 years. 

Decatur is (kind of) a hidden gem if you buy it right.