An inspector would have probably ran the dishwasher, though, and pointed out the leak and recommended further investigation.  

As a home inspector, these so called flip houses have some of the worst problems we come across.

NON licensed.you work for top producing agents and cordiante their transactions.. following critical dates making sure contracts are all signed and dotted.. following up on EM deposits following up on lenders  apprasiers  inspectors etc etc.you get to learn the business from the business side .. 

If that works out then hire an inspector.

(My biggest question)When I reach out to the owner should I mention the inspectors findings, if any?

I am aware that the city inspectors are active in certain areas, slapping violations on houses that haven't been raised. 

Long story short the inspector and myself did a bad job of fully understanding the situation. 

Your biggest problem I see is local jurisdiction red tape, meeting code and the worst part....finding inspectors that know how to look at it the right way.

I'll also look for defects in the home, but always recommend that a licensed home inspector goes through it too.Why?  

You had an Inspector out there to do the assessment?