Make sure to use a licensed and/or certified inspector.

That said, people say it saves maybe 30% vs hiring a GC, and it might be even more for that in our case, hard to say until we're done.We've had good experiences with the RWC bldg dept, inspectors are nice and helpful.

While you may not be considering moving to a market and house-hacking, I think this BiggerPockets article still offers great data for out-of-state buy-and-hold investors.Key takeaways: Fayetteville, AR and Indianapolis, IN may be good places for you to start if you're new.

Hello,I'm under contract for a duplex in Indianapolis. 

Not having thorough inspections by great inspectors is stupid.

If we don't get a permit then does the inspector for the CO ask for it when he/she comes for inspection? 

Detroit inspectors gave us some homework to get the place compliant as a rental.

Does anyone have suggestions for a solid reputable company that conducts home inspections in SD county? Would like to find someone that has a positive history rather than going to a rando.

He earned quick money as a wholesaler, and I have a house to keep)Rehab cost: $20k (vinyl floor, interior paint, new dual pane windows, new toilets and bathroom vanities, lights, new landscape, new AC condenser, all done by handyman, spent some extra money for minor plumbing and electric jobs, hydro jet sewer lines, clean up attic (had mice), added some insulationTime spent: 3 weeks (two handymen for the first two weeks, one for the last week)Value after repair: probably around $440kJobs still need to be done later: some dryrots, roof work (it's tile roof, roof doctor quoted me $9k, handyman said probably $5k, home inspector said $15k you can get a new shingle roof.

If your intent is to go ahead with the purchase how do you get around the inspection fee...another words do investors as a regular practice PAY an inspector to inspect the property even though its not really yours yet ...and may never be??