Conducting inspections and due diligence on the condition of a property to derive realistic estimates for repairs is still the key.

The inspection showed more issues than we expected but the seller wasn't willing to negotiate so we cancelled in the due diligence period.

Inspections would have prevented this debacle.

Some landlords use lockboxes or smart locks to grant temporary access, but that has risks if you don’t have someone to oversee things.2.Move-out Inspections/Cleaning: Again, you’ll need boots on the ground for this.

Many “wholesalers” get all excited when getting a property under contract only to discover that a thorough inspection by a knowledgable professional results in repair costs 2 - 3 times higher than they calculated. 

@Danth Aman I'm assuming you're doing a general home inspection?

Additionally, in Co-Living the property manager walks the property once per month to deliver toilet paper & cleaning supplies (aka property inspection). 

Inspect what you expect!

For example, State Farm typically requires the latest inspection report for underwriting on multi-family properties that are over 30 years old.

Just make sure to fully understand the loan terms, especially the interest rate and repayment schedule, so there are no surprises.2.Condition of the Property: If the property isn’t in really rough shape and you were able to get insurance on it using a 4-point inspection and wind mitigation, you might even qualify for traditional funding options like FHA, Conventinal, VA, a cash-out refinance or a home equity line of credit (HELOC).