Like @Jay Hinrichs said, it's just cheap insurance..... my clients that buy my new builds will do sewer scopes as well.. we have not had any bellies but we have had debris and rags etc stuck in them.. better to find them up front than to have a back up in a brand new 750k home LOL..

The seller will also be incentivized to extend their seller carry if there’s been no appreciation or the building has deteriorated during those 5 years. 

You could build up quite a portfolio by the time your husband is ready to retire without having put anything down. 

Look into property values, vacancy rates, and the overall rental market in the area.Real estate can be a powerful way to build wealth, but it’s essential to start with the right tools and knowledge.

Quote from @Amanda Skipper: What is a good way to feel out of state real estate agents and others that I will need to build my business.

So this is what I want to do and then build my own systems/sales team.Any advice or experience is appreciated.

We’re focused on building a strong network in San Antonio and its surrounding areas since our goal is to acquire two properties per year to enhance our portfolio.We’ll be in San Antonio next week or possibly the week after and would love to connect with local professionals—property managers, contractors, investors, lenders, and others.

Quote from @Account Closed: Hey guys,I have no experience but after looking at all my options I have come to a conclusion that my best move is to buy land and develop multi-family apartment building (15-20 unit) 2 story somewhere between Miami Jupiter.Budget for everything 3MDone with cash + 6% line of creditLooking for long term holdI would love to hear any insight on what areas I should look at, ballpark of build price (hard costs and soft costs) and would love to network with anyone in the area on this.ThanksIf you're looking to develop a 15-20 unit multifamily building with a $3M budget between Miami and Jupiter, there are a few key things to consider:Land Budget: Aim to keep land costs around 10% of your total budget.

How do you plan to build those tiny homes?

This building was built and 1924 and has a lot of old character.