Avoiding "unnecessary" expenses when purchasing

[Zac Vaughan]

Hey everyone! I am in the process of looking at properties to purchase. I recently had a duplex under contract that fell through at the 11th hour due to the property not being up to FHA standards. I spent $550 on inspection and another $600 on the appraisal. My question is, is there any way to avoid this. Like most people, I would prefer not to lose a good chunk of change for every property I get under contract that falls through. I appreciate any insight!