Property appraisers and home inspectors can be excellent realestate coaches.

Some renters become home inspectors and will tear your place apart regarding anything (maybe for a discount).  

Develop relationships with contractors you’ll need; attorney, appraisers, loan officiers, brokers, inspectors, etc. 5.

The HVAC and water heater estimated to be 6 to 8 years old by the inspector.

•Can I bring a home inspector, or is that generally not allowed?

@Ben ClingerHi Ben, I just noticed your post.Toledo just clarified their inspection criteria for section 8 houses and decided they wanted their cake and to eat it too...we don't have to have an interior inspection (since LMHA inspects that during their inspection), but we DO have to pay for a Lead Inspector contractor to visually inspect the exterior of the house and of course we DO have to pay the $45 fee (which is of course what this is all about).LMHA of course inspects the outside of houses along with the inside so the whole lead inspection is redundant.

Only do turnkey if you have your OWN well qualified inspector who can point out any hacks or deferred maintenance issues.Many turnkey providors are notorious for this.

Make sure you’re clear on how financing works and what your monthly payments will look like.Property Condition: Assess the age of the property, maintenance history, and any potential repairs or upgrades that might be needed.Due Diligence: Work with professionals, like a home inspector and a trusted real estate agent, to ensure the property is sound and fits your investment goals.Analyze the Neighborhood: The location can make or break your investment.

Does anyone know a good and reputable home inspector in Austin?

They're somewhat picky, kinda depends on which inspector you get and what mood they're in.