Of course you can do all the classic due diligence on that person- Google, Facebook, Linkedin, HCAD, County clerk.

Oh, and according to the roofer, the brick chimney sucks in water and there are classic signs of that happening here.

Also check from both ends of the heating element to ground (the metal chassis of the dryer), some elements can break apart and short to ground that way.A "classic" dryer will have at least one regular thermostat, located somewhere in the air flow, that switches the heat off and on as the dryer runs. 

You're describing the classic mom and pop seller.

Just not in the curriculum in the school system.So I try to help some  with financial and even soft skills or they may not get employed or able to save money.It seems they are ok in the basement until they meet someone, then we have classic "family formation" driving the home buying.

Classic wholesaling 70% LTV - repairs - wholesaling feeUse all 3 in Florida.

I have a blog with some classic books (all probably free at library ) on the topic..finally, it might be worth exploring getting new efficient ac, furnaces, hvac rolled into the loan (as that is like 15-20 percent of the deal) but may be tough to do before closing....or maybe tap equity in a few years for that...best of luck

@Josh Compton Classic!

A classic work on that strategy is "investing in fixer uppers" by Decima....

Columbo, in his old raincoat drving his classic but not so mint show room condition car.