And if the home is older get some build code/law ordinance coverage with your policy which is very cheap to add.

You have to get their secret code book to decode. 

This is not always possible bc of code or other city laws. 6- Do you want to be the d*** new neighbor that ruins everything for everyone else and will more than likely face several law suits to stop you if you where even allowed to in the first place.So the fact that this house has an alley behind it, even on its property, is not alarming in anyway.

@Josh Sicking, We specialize in landlord insurance in Texas and what we have seen is that you should use insurance if the damage really requires it, and if it is really just some delayed maintenance, you take care of it out of your expense account on the property. 

You just let me know what city, state or zip code

Set up special checking account, connected to your business account, give them acc # and they will deposit Rent in a branch.

Has anyone had to go in front of special magistrate for violation any ordinances and what everyone’s experience is .

It would require a eviction either way depending on your state landlord tenant codes.  

One that specializes in real estate (obviously since I'm here).

In my town, vent-less heaters are allowed by code as long as you have a permanent source of heat: electric baseboard qualifies.