The major factors like the roof, furnace, plumbing, electrical upgrades, and foundation repairs are all examples of costly expenses you'll want to inspect before closing the deal.

Separate meters..who pays which utilities..Terms of leases and Estoppel certificates, any recent inspections, appraisals or capital improvements..

I'm looking forward to giving it a facelift and finding a tenant for it, assuming the inspection doesn't find anything more than my contractors and I found during the showing.

Below are a few ideas to think about.Appraisal Concerns: Include a clause in the counteroffer to address any potential gap if the appraisal comes in lower than the offer price.Closing Costs: If the requested $10k seems high, propose a lower amount or adjust the sale price to cover some of these costs.Escrow Deposit: Counter with a higher deposit to ensure buyer commitment.Financing Contingency: Make sure there's a clause that protects you if the buyer’s financing falls through.VA Requirements: Understand and prepare for the specific requirements and inspections associated with VA loans.Professional Advice: Consult with a real estate agent or legal professional for tailored advice.Communication: Maintain open communication with the buyers for a smooth negotiation process.Best of luck with your sale,KC

yearly inspections?

There are property management companies, but looks like I have to sign up for a full service to do the annual inspection.

How often should I come up to do a routine inspection?

Typical contingencies include finance and inspection.

As for the rental, generally, we'll need to register with the city and they might come with inspection (happened twice to us) so make sure that the conversion is up to code and the list of the requirements are met. 

In spite of all that work we discovered that the hot water heater didn't work (they didn't bother to replace a $300 water heater that their initial 4 point inspection stated was original to the house (1983).