We'll get building permits this week once our electrician meets with the city inspector.

Hey Folks, anyone in here knows the answer to this situation:If you buy a vacation home and the appropriate insurance for it at closing and then the insurance company inspector comes and views your house after a month or so and it is vacant as expected - then things check out, but if they see tenants living in the house - then the owner of the house has to change the vacation home insurance policy to a renters insurance policy?

Turns out he was a dishonest guy, he wasn't licensed with the state, and he had a not-too-friendly history with the city's chief building inspector. 

Personally I can see what the inspectors see as I have a background in construction & construction management.

An inspection from a home inspector would be an extra precaution they would certainly tell you if there is anything that should be addressed, or even maintenance that should be performed to prevent more serious issues.

Do you have any good inspectors you have used up in that area that you love?

Inspector came back with disappointing news on a deal I thought was golden.... all brick structure was built in 2002 with out housewrap or felt paper, just brick veneer and osb sheathing behind.

We had a home inspector look at it today.

They both offer Inspector Due Diligence inspections as well, basically a toned down inspection that looks for specifically problematic/expensive items... but they don't necessarily test every outlet and switch.

Perhaps a nice 1950's built bungalow.Always hire a 3rd party property inspector to give you an unbiased feel for the home.