Duplex inspection today - any tips?

[John West]

I am currently buying my second investment property - a duplex.

I am in the middle of listening to the latest podcast (episode #235) and Anson Young is mentioning how important it is to have an inspections checklist. I am meeting a home inspector today and he's going to help look the two units over. 

I would love a bunch of last minute input. Any advice on what to look for during a duplex home inspection? What did you miss on a previous inspection? Is there anything unique I should look for that wouldn't be on a SFR inspection?

[Jaysen Medhurst]

John, wish I had seen this yesterday. Hope this isn't too late. 

Check ALL water valves to make sure they are working.

Scope the sewer, if it's an older house. Not really something the inspector does, but worth the money.