He's very thorough with this standard inspections and he also offers "investor due diligence" inspections at a reduced rate.

Cleaning should have been conducted and inspected upon completion.

To mitigate risks, I strongly encourage getting a home inspection to fully understand what you're buying.If the property checks out, this area can be a great addition to your portfolio.

They're spending tax-payer money, so they'll cut a check without batting an eye.Document condition before and after with photos, inspect regularly, and you should be fine.

What type of property are looking to inspect (residential, commercial, distressed, etc.) and what is the intended use of the property?

How do you know what you're buying without the ability to see the inside let alone conduct inspections? 

We do semi-annual inspections & check to see if the filters are actually being changed. 

If you buy with a tenant in place, you save yourself the hassle of paperwork and inspections upfront, but you miss the chance to screen the tenant yourself—which can be risky.

I keep thinking about tools that can help me reduce risk by catching errors or red flags in seller disclosures and inspection docs, but that's likely because I've had a bad experiences with both.A simple and obvious example is a seller checking "No" for pests section, such as Scorpions and Snakes in Arizona when the property is in the desert, so obviously, there will be snakes and scorpions. 

Start with simple repairs, plan for vacancies, and ensure professional inspections.