I was able to convince my lender to allow me to do an air pressure test of plumbing lines, it passed and so I provided that info to the lender and they accepted it in lieu of turning on water.

Contractor connections?  

Some times package unit is not working and fixed few times by HVAC contractors.

BTW I am a 10-99 contractor and have been focused on the rehab for the past several months, which affects my verifiable income.

BP's rules won't allow roofers and contractors to reach out to you in this section of the forums.

Make sure it's dated and have your agent take a picture of it on the door.Then have your agent hire a locksmith to be at the property on the stated date with any necessary contractor.

My thoughts were to have an inspector come out rather than a contractor to do the general assessment. ...Alex is the property in Indy as well?

Check on ownership status before you get into escrow.Get multiple inspections to be able to really determine the extent of repairs.Try to align yourself with the best contractors, had good referrals, but somehow nobody stood behind their warranties.Have a good lawyer and local accounting firm.Talk to locals to see how things are done and what's happening around you.Have patience!

But there are things you need to consider, like: everyone has to follow house rules to avoid drama, excessive use of kitchen and bathrooms leading to plumbing issues, being on call 24/7 with any problems, etc.

You can still get a feel for contractors working with on properties you plan to hold.