We live in upstate NY lol it's more of a safety concern than anything I would think.

As long as the common area (exits) are compliant and do not interfere with any safety issues, it seems to be a reasonable request. 

I don't mind saying no at all.. but wandering if others have had success with good will and what safety precautions can you put in place.Brian Corbett That is great advice for safety and still being able to help someone out.I want to be in a point that I'm able to do this maybe with one unit a year to help people in need, that would usually be denied.Just for a "give back".

It was by no measure easy, but as an agent you're only limited by your creativity, and your willingness to put in the work. 

Visit that LADBS office and inquire with Planning and Building & Safety staff what your options are for improvement.

Portfolio lender's may differ, not sure if they'd look at your income, debt to income or the debt service coverage ratio, which is usually measured as net income from the rental property divided by the loan payment.

So instead Laurie sent out for do-it-yourself cabinets, careful to measure everything as best she could.

Some people are chasing yield and others are chasing safety.  

It makes more sense to me that cap rate is a measure of risk whereby the higher the property cap rate the riskier it is.

Oh, and one more for good measure - ask them if all their fire hydrants are in good working order and have been inspected.