One thing a good inspector will have is moisture detector, and temperature sensing equipment, that could tell you if something is leaking somewhere. 

We could have put a whole new bank of meters but that cost was in excess of $4000.  

Overall, in your shoes, I would probably do this deal and if your goal is to get more property, I would save the excess cash flow and whatever you would have spent in rent for the next one.

Each day that the carpet was wet, it was treated with an antimicrobial solution and everything was tested for moisture and mold several times throughout the process.

You may wish to confirm that the new 401k provider will handle the ongoing compliance support such as any required 5500 filing (e.g. 5500-ez for a one-participant plan with assets in excess of $250,000), any required tax reporting (e.g. 1099-r in the event of a distribution or in-plan Roth conversion), mandatory plan updates and amendments, etc.4.

Nothing makes investing easier than piles of excess cash. 

That's excessive, even for retail. 

I am looking to find contractors to do this kind of work that I can trust and will not charge excessive amounts.Would any of you have recommendations for me on how I can go about finding these types of contractors?

My plan is to have only 4 mortgages at a time, with all of my excess cash flow going into paying down the first one.

The borrower has a conventional loan and there will be an excess in seller contributions because it cannot go towards pre-paids or buying down the rate.