What to look for when purchasing a condo

[Kristian Wheatley]

I've been searching for my first property and I decided to start with a condo in Chicago. I found a place that isn't perfect but has a lot of potential and is in an AMAZING location. When walking into the building I did notice a few things in the hallway of the building. The court way was beautiful and the doors on the units were brand new but once I entered the door to the hallway the unit im interested in I saw peeling paint, the carpet in the hallways was a bit gross, the stairs weren't perfect under the carpet, there was a bug glue trap in front of a couple of the doors and in the unit itself there was a mouse trap in the closet with the furnace. Are these red flags or easy fixes? Are there things I should consider before purchasing a condo?