(doesn't mean you shouldn't).It wouldn't hurt to have someone inspect it before purchase.. but not a home inspector.

It's not like the seller is gonna be surprised by what the inspector finds.

I've found it's usually worth paying professionals (agent, inspector, attorney, CPA, etc.) to do their job. 

The property inspector should be able to look at it. 

I am looking to find some great deals, work with contractors and inspectors, as well as find a property management company. 

I am going to have a professional inspector come out as I had a very thorough one recommended to me recently, just wanted some opinions from those more experienced.

When I had the inspector show up  my agent and my property manager were there.  

I worked with Travis Shephard who is a Franklin based home inspector and contractor.

If this is a re-sale, you should have conducted an inspection, and that inspector, should have caught the defective plumbing material and brought it to your attention to make the necessary steps to have this issue remedied, compensated or allow you to exercise the ability to walk away. 

However, most inspector contracts limit their liability to at most a credit on their fee.