Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.

However, it’s important to ensure the area is safe. in those areas I would recommend checking local crime statistics on SpotCrime. you can use this link for an example,to get detailed information: https://spotcrime.com/map?

Hey @Steve Johnson, I found your website but it does not explicitly mention HVAC and I actually was about to ask on the forum if anyone had a recommendation for a furnace repair job... not a big job, one unit in a duplex not working properly.

If it will be owner-occupied, there are a number of compliance issues to ensure you address (Dodd-Frank, etc). 

Because the last inspection passed everything the 1st time except the fact that he had clothes were on his living room couch thus inspection was rescheduled to ensure tenant cleanliness. 

I don't believe they properly screened her. 

To mitigate this, investors focused on equity typically maintain a CapEx reserve fund or factor in their personal finances to cover these costs, ensuring they don’t face financial strain.

If you're new to this, partnering with a trusted contractor can make a big difference in ensuring you're covering all the necessary costs.

Sounds like the county failed on multiple levels including not giving proper notice, not sending notices to the correct address, etc. 

They often offer coaching programs that can guide you through the fix-and-flip process, including how to properly assess properties during walkthroughs.