You are looking for issues with the foundation and any other exterior anomalies like giant trees that could be in the sewer line or pressing against the foundation of the house, evidence of buried tanks, where the septic and leach field is, etc.There are plenty more things to focus on as well, but these four are often neglected by newer out-of-state investors relying on an agent or friend as their boots.What else did I miss?

Look for views, seclusion, walkout basement potential, water feature potential- people love ponds, add trees, add boulders, multiple access or roadside properties, no zoning in Texas counties, check city zoning, location location, utility access.5.  

People like water, trees and boulders.  

This is called missing the forest for the trees investing wise. 

Second look at the expenses and see if there were any (or not) major updates to the property such as roofs, pipes, electrical panels, tree trimming, sewer laterals, or paving. 

Hi thereNeeding some guidance if I should run.I am in due diligence on my 2nd deal and the sewer inspection found 3 areas in the sewer line with very tiny roots. 2 were little nubs and the 3rd was  like a new growth on a tree. 

Good timber does not grow with ease, The stronger wind, the stronger trees--hang in there Joe.Good Luck!

Just to trim a massive tree on one of my rentals is $4,750.

The broker I work with has a few provider options; however, some exclude student rentals completely while others exclude water damage and fallen trees (not a risk I'm willing to take).

I thought about buying a non developed lot in cash, subdividing it, clean it (take out trees and bushes), get permits, and start building 1 property sell it and then build the second one...The problem is that I am afraid of going this route because of messing with sewer, water, electricity...