Lenders lend on value of the asset, strength of the borrower or both.  

However if you are wise like @Jim K. and know what the repairs will cost, what the properties weaknesses and strengths are, and have money in reserves, you should be fine.

Apparently, James / Jim Rickards has been letting anyone who will listen know that the "Global Elite" have been conspiring for years to undermine the strength of the US, amongst other things.

It also depends on the strength of your offer. 

I would not require any structural improvements to the slab at this time, but I would recommend the owner maintain the following items in the future:Maintain grading around the foundation of the house per the attached specificationsKeep soil near the foundation walls moist during dry weatherExpect cracking in floor, and seal with flexible sealant when visibleThe proposed maintenance is designed to retain strength of the foundation.

I think you play to the strengths of your place.

What are your team’s strengths?

Spreading your limited resources on multiple marketing channels won't get you more deals, it'll actually hurt you.You should examine what your strengths and weaknesses are, and understand what it would cost you to deploy one of those channels in an efficient manner to make your own decision. 

There are prolly some other items you want to do before needing to communicate with a CPA.1) You should develop a real estate strategy based on your strengths - Will you be a buy and hold investor, fix and flipper or focus on short-term renting.

My response to the seller would depend on the strength of my negotiating position.If it's a property that has been hard to sell, or if the seller is under some kind of pressure, you probably have the upper hand in the negotiations.If that is the case, I would counter, stating that unless they allow you to conduct a full inspection, you are out of the deal.