Property managers also aren't as price/quality conscious when it comes to doing repairs/maintenance.

See how asking prices are jumping, and realize that there are a lot of underwriting, financial, structural, environmental, etc issues to work through before any real project gets started.I don't mean to sound harsh, but it is just a simple reality that this takes the time and effort of a community.

What kind of inspection or environmental testing should I have written in to my offer?

I am not that familiar with the residential side of things but on the commercial side there are many fees that a lender requires be paid by a borrower for things like the appraisal, environmental report, and property condition report, maybe even a fee for an insurance consultant.

Something I need to be more conscious of..

Auto shop , get an environmental inspection done .

What representations and warranties is the seller making about the financial numbers, environmental, title. etc?

From my perspective, it's not just about ensuring that you are legally allowed to invest and that you are able to proper publicly recorded title to a property, it's also about all of the other laws indirectly related to owning the property (ie. the court system, environmental laws, tenant/landlord laws, business laws, etc, etc).

We are a little budget-conscious, and we're making it for the mid-range buyer, not the high-falutin one.

Paint Scentsations produces a pleasant subtle scent that lasts for approximately 3 months depending on environmental conditions..