The style looks very odd to me and in fact, as one might guess, there are water intrusion problems around all the windows (upstairs and downstairs).  

Sorry to those of you who think this is intrusive, invasion of privacy, or some other lame excuse for not doing the work required to protect yourself.  

I don't want to discount anyone on their views or information on schools as it's not one of my focuses, but I would like to note that good schools are dependent on good teachers, good administration, and a supportive (or non-intrusive) city council. 

Most roofs have pretty decent warranties and water intrusion on asphalt shingle roofs usually shows up pretty fast, because the water either flows downhill over the shingles or it doesn't.

Fix the problems a s planed, compensation is not necessary for this small intrusion.

A knock on the door might be intrusive and can scare off a lead.

I am being told I can have power turned on for the day for a full inspection(done before offer is submitted) but they won't turn on water when there has been a basic failed inspection in case there is a huge leak/water intrusion problem. 

I was wondering about water as the plumbing inspection failed (this is a HUD property) but really did not see any evidence of water damage/intrusion at all and I walked thru this with another agent and we looked very closely. 

Here's why:(1) You get to be a homeowner, with all the privileges and responsibilities that entails, and you get to learn about homeownership and maintenance without having to worry about pleasing (or not) and dealing with tenants.(2) Getting qualified for a loan as an owner/occupier is much easier and requires less down payment than buying investment property, and, as long and you follow the IRS guidelines, any profit you make when you sell may be tax free.(3) You have the option of buying a home that needs some work (generally cheaper, but also in high demand in this market) and putting in some sweat equity while you live there and/or getting roommates who pay YOU the rent (which is kind of like having tenants, only a little more intrusive).I wouldn't recommend investing in another city (like San Antonio) unless or until you know the other city pretty well, you don't mind traveling there on a regular basis, and you have a bit of your own homeownwrship experience under your belt.I'd be happy to discuss further anytime.

- Had serious water intrusion into a building during historic downpours, and displaced tenants that we had to pay some hotel money for :-/+ My first insurance claim