There are ways to inspect the property without doing a official inspection. ie: termite and pest inspections 

.: You would be wise to contact the housing authority to get a clear answer.

If you don't want to do the work on the properties, or you don't want to manage tenants, or you don't want to deal with housing authorities, or don't want calls at 2 AM, or whatever it is that is associated with these investment vehicles, then you need to prepare both operationally and financially for someone else to deal with it.

There are 4 authorized people who were supposed to live there on the lease.

I was listing to “Good to Great” by Jim Collins on the way into my W2 today and the author mentioned something that I have been thinking about ever since I heard it…He mentioned the concept of when building a project/business, hiring the people in the right seats FIRST, and then beginning the work on your vision with them as your team SECOND.

My co-author and I cover all the areas you'd need to know to find and fund your first loan. https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/lend-to-liveLet me know if you have more questions that I can help with!

The fact that he does not have an official website is also concerning.

--and these connections will be very valuable as you grow your portfolio (when you hit the big leagues, you'll need a contact list of armies of contractors, electricians, plumbers, neighbors, city officials, zoning officials, inspectors, landscapers, PM's, agents, mortgage brokers, etc., etc.

There has been a conscientious move by the taxing authorities to push the appraisals. 

ie. supply in demanddoes the local authorities pro business, providing incentives for business to stay or move in to the area?