Taxes aren't my strength though so you may want to visit with a CPA on this type of question.  

In the few deals where we've done this, the investors have been local, and they've wanted to visit the project, get updates, etc.

I would think this is pretty straight forward:1) Lease says "no smoking" on property;2) Neighbour complains of smoke - visit offending tenant, show them the clause in the lease and explain if it continues, they are moving.3) When next offence occurs, serve notice.

I can assure you with the highest degree of confidence that it won't be comprehensive and it is most likely not compliant.

Never let the fear of rejection stop you from making that phone call or visiting the seller.If you are afraid that you may screw up or forget what you had to say use a phone script.

I spoke with a lender and was assured that it wouldn't be checked when getting a loan so long as I was solely signing for responsibility of that loan.

About 30 percent of my friends are in school for something they arent even interested in , just doing it for the partying and to make there parents proud.About 20 percent of my friends are in school for teaching, business, professional courses.About 50 percent of my friends are working 9-5 at tire shops, resturants, retail stores making minimum wage asking me what I'm doing this year and I say "traveling to europe, going to mexico, going to visit my home town, etc" and I ask them and they say," just working and taking care of the kids, we have no money"

They close much fater than the other deals as well always a bonus, and also investos dont want to put in the time at the courthouse to get the leads, put them in excel , do the mail merge, set up the 800 numbers , take the calls, go visit the property and build the relationship.

My advise would be to visit the CCIM site and take their introductory course on commercial real estate investing.

Yes, you would have some assurance these items would at least be new.