According to this recent article in the Providence Journal, "there is no fee to obtain a permit".However, the article also says, "To obtain temporary-use permits from the city’s Department of Inspection and Standards, property owners must have basic safety measures in place, including visible printed materials with diagrams of all exits and clearly marked fire extinguishers."

But the limitations on identification in the 1031 can limit what and how much you purchase.The BRRRR model is a good one whether or not you're a novice or experienced investor.

The building code would not prohibit coach houses because it is not a life-safety issue but rather a use issue.

There is a safety concern in the event of a fire.  

Not to have a bigger down payment but to have a cash safety fund.

forget it they hate investors and require interior "$$$safety inspections" every-time you change names on the water bill.

Their model is completely different.So.. we can either buy the house for X amount right now..

mode and not paying attention to details), causing title insurance carriers to be skittish of that.Always.

We heard about an "electrical safety report" and from what we heard, it would suffice for future liability and apparently it only costs around $200, correct?

You do need those things on a purchase mortgage, so that business model is basically IRRRL only.