Some that are just lost causes, we provide notice that the basement tends to stay damp and that tenant use it for storage at their own risk.

Men  have always had a tendency to attempt at attracting the ladies by showing off there assets, most  commonly a vehicle or expensive clothing.

Granted, professional ethics should not allow them to actively deceive you but be prepared to verify any information you are given, either by your own research or by a financially disinterested third party.That said, you should ask about any known physical problems : aging roof, damp basement, due-for-replacement HVAC system. 

It needs people in protective clothing to enter it and remove all traces.

Forget the new clothes and if you need something new go to savers.- Make coffee at home- Conserve at home, turn off the lights when you don’t need them on.- Grocery stores, stay away from the center isles except for pasta, beans and rice.- Get rid of cable and opt for internet only- Quit smoking if that’s something you doJust a few ideas.

If positive for asbestos, all soft stuff is to be destroyed (clothing, towels, cloth furniture, etc.).

@Ashton R.What you're asking is an equivalent of selecting clothes for a baby that has not been conceived yet.

I started doing things like building a clothing business, being an adventure guide, photographer and most important working in my parents restaurant. 

That list does cover the heavy hitters, but just to sum it up here are some that I always look for (I also get a home inspection for each property before buying it and ask my inspector to check for these things).Stuff You Can't See (aka takes a test or a professional)AsbestosLead based paintLead in the soilBuried oil tanks (if the home use to have an oil furnace)Collapsed/Rooted sewer linesPoor septic tanks (I have heard of people buying homes and finding out that a 50 gal drum is the septic tank)Stuff You Can See (or easily find out on your own)Old wiring (knob/tube, cloth, aluminum)Cast iron plumbingBroken roof raftersDry rot, termites, wet rot, and just wood support issuesMoldFuses/Multiple electric panelsSloping floorsCracked foundationsSigns of water in crawl space/basementThose are the ones just of the top of my head which can quickly add thousands of dollars to a job.

Ask if they are ensuring good ventilation-leaving the bathroom fan on for 15 minutes after showers and baths, using the range hood when cooking, keeping the place tidy (no big piles of clothes or stuff sitting in the corner).