"have what it take "you wrong there buddy what I'm saying is that I don't want to raise my family in a crime infested area just to start my investment career . i know if I can house hack I will gain some great experience as a land lord also be able to save up 20k for my next purchase. .

Termites infestation is usually a serious issue; you may not know the extent of damage that have been done  until you call in specialists for thorough assessment and confirmaton.Good deals will always come but being your first home, you will want to get it right...I will not do it if I were you; might as well be the reason for the 'great deal'.Good luck.....my one cent!

As I went inside roaches were crawling across the floor, walls, counter tops, everywhere.Since the previous tenants never mentioned roaches to me, I immediately called them and asked if they knew about the infestation.

A skilled inspector will look for wood rot, pest infestations, roofing problems and cracks in the foundation.

Some people will invest in crime infested areas if they know that money will soon be dumped into a neighborhood to improve it. 

For example, and not by way of limitation, Brokers and salespersons have no special training, knowledge or experience with regard to discovering and/or evaluating physical defects, including structural defects, roof, basement, mechanical equipment, such as heating, air conditioning and electrical systems, sewage, plumbing, exterior drainage, termite, and other types of insect infestation or damage caused by such infestation.

Hantavirus is not something that you want to risk getting.I learned this over the past year working in a warehouse that had a significant mouse infestation.  

For example, the seller had over $30,000 in personal IRS Taxes, close to $5,000 in Overdue Property Taxes and had an infestation of poor tenants, which did not pay or even contribute to the property’s condition and to make matters worst they were family.

When the crew came by the house was so rat infested they had to get a rodent control contractor out there before they could start the roof repair.

Made the top 3 in terms of smell, infestation and amount of work needed... unbelievable!