Take your inspection checklist and have the contractor complete the work he's already been paid for, make that part of the mediation.2.

@Richard Schubert are you having these professionally inspected before you buy them?

. --- We haven't seen a S8 inspection report in over a decade that required a tenant to fix damages they obviously caused.

This was my first property, and while it's been a great learning experience, I made several mistakes along the way—ranging from choosing a realtor who was more focused on closing the deal than finding the right house, to having a poor inspection and overlooking issues hidden beneath the surface (literally).

But if not and there isn't anything noticeably wrong upon inspection, it's probably still priced too high. 

Had a home inspection done and found it needs some work (Roof will need to be replaced in the next few years, some of the electrical needs work, updating the 2 upstairs units, furnace replacement at some point, etc...).  

Network with wholesalers, check public records, and use platforms like PropStream or DealMachine to find distressed properties.Be Cautious: Pay attention to permits, inspections, and local market trends—over-improving for the area could hurt your profits.Starting with a solid plan and realistic numbers will set you up for success.

I have a buyer’s inspection of a home I’m selling on Saturday.

Yes/no, it's not like lenders do inspections but I encourage you live there, learn, and follow the guidelines of your loan. 2.

I was told his work is the best and all his houses are top notch quality, I trusted their word thinking that things will come up in appraisal as well as inspection. the inspection was good, nothing negative was on the inspection, the appraisal was also correct.