Are there contractors that know the section 8 codes well enough who I should use?  

@Bryan GambleDon't quote me on this as I'm no web design expert but I believe it has something to do with the IDX feed and embedding a code for the actual search engine. 

An interesting tidbit is the publications and instructions from the IRS are not the tax code, these are writings on how the IRS would prefer you interpret the tax code.

romex and plastic electric boxes ...I hope this is done to code. sure you dont need conduit and metal boxes there ? 

Preliminary list looks like this:Income- verify rents and check comparables to check condition of homes versus how I will rehabRehab- recheck costs and condition (focus on hvac, plumbing, roof, electrical) to see if I missed anything, check health department for outstanding orders, check code enforcementExpenses- verify taxes (recalculate for investment property if necessary), verify insurance, check for HOA, check for utility cost even if I will not pay them (high bills could indicate faulty systems)Help me determine what I missed!

I believe using a local area code shows you are out scamming and are around the area plus it may give the owner assurance in knowing you know your stuff since you possibly live there.

I have computer programs I've written that automatically retrieve all the trustee's and sheriff's sale in my area, and i can then sort them by zip code, sale date, etc.

They may have the inside track on homes with code violations.

The person from the planning department he spoke with did not know and simply told him "that's probably correct" and then initiated a required building and fire code inspection for the property because of "a fire in the last 10 years with no inspection".The building completely meets fire code and has all the proper smoke detectors and fire extinguishers with updated tags, so I am not worried. 

@Sarah Miller The following is from the Ohio law link from above:Title [53] LIII REAL PROPERTYChapter 5322: STORAGE FACILITIES5322.01 Storage facility definitions.As used in sections 5322.01 to 5322.05 of the Revised Code:(A) "Self-service storage facility" means any real property that is designed and used only for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage space in the facility under the following conditions:(1) The occupants have access to the storage space only for the purpose of storing and removing personal property .(2) The owner does not issue a warehouse receipt, bill of lading, or other document of title, as defined in section 1301.201 of the Revised Code, for the personal property stored in the storage space"Self-service storage facility" does not include any garage used principally for parking motor vehicles, any garage or storage area in a private residence, an establishment licensed pursuant to sections 915.14 to 915.24 of the Revised Code, or any property of a bank or savings and loan association that contains vaults, safe deposit boxes, or other receptacles for the uses, purposes, and benefits of the bank's or savings and loan association's customers.If I'm understanding this correctly, then most of the advice above relating to Self Storage would be incorrect.