Form a team: Assemble a trustworthy group of experts, such as a mortgage broker, property inspector, real estate agent, and maybe even a property manager.

Appraisers and inspectors are not bound. 

The time spent meeting pest inspectors, home inspectors, roof inspectors, HVAC guys, septic inspections, any contractors for work that needs done, photographers (paid by selling agent) signs and other marketing, Omissions and Errors insurance, MLS fees, NAR/CAR fees, car insurance, gas, only to have a deal fall apart over something.

if you want to avoid visits from the inspector while having guests?

Dig up the yard, let me guess and lead inspector posted that LOL, Total BS.

Open to any optionsIssue 2: I'm a building inspector and a residential property landlord.

Make sure you have a good home inspector.

We tried to get an extension so that we could get an inspector to scope the pipes but the seller wouldn't grant that extension.

I will use my knowledge in the home inspection field, owning and operating my home inspection business, the relationships i will make during that time, my experience in being a landlord and my knowledge as an licensed electrician and home inspector to help convince my investors that i am serious and have the skin in the game to get deals done.

The mold inspector & remediation  company should provide you with a certificate of clearance.