You could give them notice of intent to inspect or take pictures but I don't see the point.

You will meet a ton of like minded folks.Third: start building a network ie lawyer, realtor, CPA, inspector, loan officer, or preferred bank and property managers if flip goes sideways.That is my 2 cents on your up coming adventure.

The roof is a gable roof, and our inspector pointed out that the framing was not done properly.

The S8 inspector said I needed to take two of the window units out of two of the bedrooms, because of egress issues. 

In our area a/c permit now needs a leakage test witnessed by City inspector. 80% of homes built since 1970s here do not pass leakage test.

Hey Tim, I'm currently in the process of becoming a licensed lead paint inspector in the state of Mass and am starting the last phase which is the apprenticeship. 

Inspectors usually don't test if the valve will properly close all the way.

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

If you already have a relationship with an agent, an inspector, and a lender that are all sitting on go I think you have a pretty fair shot at beating out other buyers. 

You can read a lot but the nuts and bolts that will shape your working days come down to state and local statutes, how working with the local government (Housing Authority, building inspectors, etc) is done, and then all of the fun that comes with leasing and managing tenants.