Extremely difficult to pass and I bet you didn't know that you had to get it reinspected again in three years.

If all else take your concerns to yelp and social media. 

Here's what I've learned:Inspections Are Non-Negotiable: Always get a full inspection, but don’t stop there.Plumbing & Sewer: Have the plumbing and sewer systems checked specifically, as these are common problem areas in older homes.Electrical System: If the inspector flags any electrical concerns, bring in an electrician during the inspection phase for a detailed evaluation.

I have seen this work in high priced markets like San Jose Ca.. where the property owner is a very wealthy business person with no time for rentals and the person they sublet to is close t them either friend or bizz associate and will work the property to make  the delta as the owner just does not want to mess with day to day and there is extreme trust.The other thing I have done personally is with the insurance companies ..

They aren't too concerned with the type of transaction (traditional homebuyer/seller or investment).

Those jurisdictions are notoriously aggressive in researching and pursuing offenders so you want to be extremely cautious.

Or it could be that the recipient inadvertently dropped the email (it happens).But if two-way communication has been established and you’ve found that the sponsor is consistently slow to respond, that would be cause for concern.  

If the comps pulled are selling between 280-290k and are very similar, should I be concerned with the end goal of this deal? 

Another concern is the shower in the basement is also very small so I don't know if that would deter potential guests.

Account Closed is extremely knowledgeable in the Rochester market and can provide more insight!