His roof ‘inspection’ was done with binoculars and he missed almost a 5k repair that was fairly urgent—so you may not want to use that co. either.

They are all under a single roof and currently rented out.

.- Evaluate all major systems (mechanical, electrical, roof, plumbing, foundation, etc).

The area wasn’t heavily affected... but a tree on the property was uprooted and unfortunately knocked down part of the home (roof and foundation were affected). 

i.e. deductible for a roof replacement or replacing an HVAC unit or replacing a hot water heater? 

Open a coffee-trailer or a roof cleaning business, or sell tools on TikTok... and then invest in real estate.I have been investing in Milwaukee for 15 years, which is probably one of the better cash flow markets and I am in the same boat as everyone else its hard to find deals worth buying. 

Engage professionals to inspect major components such as the roof, plumbing (including sewer lines), foundation, drainage, electrical systems, HVAC, chillers, boilers, termites, exterior walls, balconies, stairs, rails, and concrete.

The inspector checks the plumbing and electrical systems, the roof, the foundation, the HVAC system, and the general structural condition.

So I hired a company to pressure wash my apartments (8 units) in New York State and the guy fell off the roof.   

Get pictures of every room, the electrical breaker box, water heater, furnace, each side of the house, the roof, the basement if there is one, inside and outside of the garage if there is one etc.If the seller doesn’t want you to come do a walk-through and take pictures due to concerns over COVID-19, then have the seller take pictures and send them to you.