They often don't do what I'd call "the best" inspections, if you know what I mean, but this is especially disconcerting because the home sits on a slab foundation.

People sit on the internet and think they are learning, not happening.  

But start with a multifamily where you can live in one unit and rent the other one(s). It's

The water sits there before evaporating and goes to the path of least resistance.Another area where a leak can occur is when a sign is installed outside above the door entrance.

Now I’m just sitting and waiting for the crash to potentially get in.

I think I'm sitting around 10% bad guests overall (no scientific formula here, lol), and 5-10% are just a lot to deal with. 

However, if you plan to rehab at all, you will then need a licensed contractor to provide bids on each project you plan to rehab.You will then be asked to provide a proof of any funds to close, purchase agreements, and if closing as an LLC - most times documentation on that LLC.Overall, the larger number of units (5+) makes the lending process based more off the property than the borrower, contrary to traditional single family housing.I would recommend you work with a Loan Originator/Broker who will be the medium for you to the lender/s. It

Let tenants know they need to clean up after themselves (ie no dirty dishes sitting in the sink).

I would be happy to sit for a coffee, maybe lend some knowledge and discuss the market, the opportunities, the challenges and pitfalls.

The need for a sharp upward climb to 7% basically made the low inventory problem even worse when homeowners who are locked in at low 30 year rates decided to sit on the sidelines.