I can see the possibility of going as far south as Tacoma,  and there is certainly plenty of housing stock of the type I'm interested in,  and as population and price pressure continues to push people out of Seattle,   Tacoma is going to keep getting better.      

I don’t have a day job so it adds more pressure to get things done (my bills are paid it’s just I want to act you know?)

I also like the dual air gauges that allow variable pressures.

You can do an air pressure test but it's important to note there are no short cuts.

My response to the seller would depend on the strength of my negotiating position.If it's a property that has been hard to sell, or if the seller is under some kind of pressure, you probably have the upper hand in the negotiations.If that is the case, I would counter, stating that unless they allow you to conduct a full inspection, you are out of the deal. 

my perusing of the municipal codes looks like you needed to pressure wash a tile roof and paint the exteriors as the main things. 

I'm expecting a short term drop in prices at the beginning of 2018..Also, the $40 Billion housing project will definitely have pressure on prices

In the terms, I would certainly give myself the option of refinancing her out of the deal - but I want to weigh the pros and cons of a long term seller financed deal.I'm seeing the pros of a long term seller-finance like low down payment potential, locking in a low interest rate long term, and not having the pressure of refinancing if the market turns.My questions are - what are some other pros of a long term seller finance deal, and maybe more importantly - what are the potential cons that I'm missing?

True office style suspended drop ceilings are tacky and dated, but if you could research a noise isolation product or way to mount ceiling drywall, it may help greatly.

We are seeing more and more upward pressure and competition for properties in the areas we buy/rehab.