My question is this:  In addition to just the typical home inspection & pest inspection, would it be wise to have a HVAC specialist, plumber, electrician, and roofer come out to dig a little bit more thoroughly into this property?  

Hey Everyone,I've been walking properties for months now, diligently running numbers, and preparing myself to begin making offers through my agent.Since I'm determined for 2019 to be the year I finally break into the game, I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for reputable contractors in the Albany area.

Go to the biggest firm with the best reputation and ask if some of the agents are investors.

If you are not a licensed entity without a managing broker you cannot: write ads of properties (owners must write ads), you cannot negotiate leases terms with the applicant, you cannot collect rent in office (regardless of whether it is made out to landlord), you cannot operate a trust account, and finally you cannot enter into contracts for services (i.e. hire a plumber, lawn service, trash company) on behalf of the landlord. 

Is it time for a reputable mold assessor with years of experience to spend a few hours in one or two of the properties?

The big problem (according to my plumber whom I recommended to the seller and performed the repairs) is the cast iron drains, which rust and then cause leaks.

Even if you have good electricians, plumbers, and/or inspectors take a look at the property, there are likely going to be issues they cannot discover without basically gutting the property.

I’m 20 years and im a plumber currently however i really enjoy real estate I been reading books attending seminars ( most of which are a sales pitch ) and I’m curious how to find this mentor.

Get a plumber to look after you look yourself.

I got an answer for the state of Ohio from another reputable source.