Home Inspection Question

[Janine Solheim]

Hi all,

I have my eye on a vacant property that was built in 1981. Drive by and code violations show that it needs considerable exterior work, including a new roof. Possible Title V and ground water contamination issues, may need a new foundation. Is it the seller's or the buyer's responsibility to handle these inspections? Can I put it in the offer that the seller has to have a home inspection done? I have my suspicions that this may be a complete gut, but it's impossible to tell without getting inside. What should I do next?