A thorough property inspection is crucial to uncover any potential issues that may impact your investment.Implement a Sound Management Strategy:Successful real estate investing involves effective property management.

I agree with the others, the time to uncover these issues was during your inspection window.

Hidden ProblemsInvestors, people who buy properties to make money, need property inspections because they uncover hidden problems.Imagine buying a house that looks great on the outside but has a leaky roof, faulty wiring, or plumbing issues you can't see.These hidden problems can turn your investment into a costly nightmare.Property inspections help you discover these issues before you buy, so you can make an informed decision.2.

Most policies won't cover me if they uncover that I'm doing short-term rentals. 

Incorporating different sourcing strategies should be a priority for investors as it increases the likelihood of uncovering attractive investments.On-Market Properties for SaleThe most common (and competitive) sourcing method is to analyze properties being marketed for sale – this channel offers easy access to the approximately 1 million homes listed for sale at any given time on the MLS, and reposted on sites like Zillow, and Realtor.com, to name a few.There are different ways to execute this method based on your objectives.

In the immediate aftermath of the hurricane there were a number of very motivated sellers ( and there still are many today) that unloaded their properties at superior discounts, you also have a wide range of bank owned properties here that are also available at a supreme discount, but again these deals aren't easy to uncover.   

In my market, these types of houses don't leave a ton of profit margin, which I typically don't suggest, but it gets you going, and your risk of uncovering something major is likely lower.  

Any idea how I could uncover that info to get the address of the homeowner?

I've uncovered many similar horror stories when pulling up carpet over hardwood floors over the past several years.  

The reason why I haven't made the trip to look at the land, look at the roads to the land, ask about any future self storage facilities in planning, or speak to local facilities is because I wanted to ask for your guidance on things I should be prepared to look out for, ask, and uncover.