After restoring it, dealing with Cobb County inspectors, I learned that the building I originally thought was zoned O/I was actually zoned Residential Senior Living.

We're also considering getting certification as home inspectors in order to round out our knowledge and provide another alternative income source. 

Inspector said the front yard had signs of an oil tank, to get a sweep done.

BUY quality SINGLE FAMILY homes SFH.that appreciate.4.Always do a home inspection using a certified home inspector ( with utilities turned on) and separately  hire an A.C. company to thoroughly inspect the state of the HVAC ( it might be blowing cold air today , which passes a home inspectors test) but the coils might be shot and the system riddled with leaks and crushed air handling tubes.

This answer was posted in another thread: Account ClosedOriginally posted by @Charles Parrish: I get leads from housing inspectors - many of them are vacant houses, talked to neighbors on either side of the house and also across the street, if they are not home leave a note.Check the tax sale listDo a "bring to date" title report, see if there is a mortgage or lien Try to put yourself In the chain of title, buy a lien, foreclose.

They took him off to hospital to mend and a little while later an inspector turned up. 

This is a great post, I too am looking to expand my list of the aforementioned;  as @Tony Anwasi stated the Home Inspector can make or break a budget.

The preliminary Team members are Attornies, real estate Agents, CPA's ( or accountants), Inspectors, General Contractors, and Handeymen.  

Getting a third party inspector on your team is important to serve as your eyes and ears on the ground.  

My experiences dealing with city inspectors has also been great where as my step-dad in Arizona says it's a totally different world.