I'd look for signs of arcing around those outlets.Other things I look for are how is the foundation, cracks in the walls (assuming lath and plaster), condition of the mechanicals, depending on what the house is built on, I may get a radon test done for the air and water (near me there is a lot of ledge, so radon is an issue in most homes). 

Any recomendations for an attorney to file suit against seller who did not  disclose known foundation damage?

I did some foundation work so the skirting is still not on yet.

I thought I had found one last month but during inspections we found major foundation issues and canceled.

Ensure that a structural engineer inspects critical areas like the roof and foundation, as their expertise can help you understand the true condition of the home and potential repair costs.

Maybe the foundation is slipping, the roof is needing full replacement, the plumbing backs up every time you are draining the tub and try to flush the toilet...  

This is useless unless the investor has a foundation in or has first been educated as to real estate principles, real estate law and real estate finance.

I would couple that will listening to Multifamily Podcasts (I especially enjoy Accelerated Investor with Josh Cantwell and Multifamily Insignths with John Casmon)  and you'll have a great foundation!

The aids health foundation is sponsoring, to the tune of in excess of $10m, a proposition (prop 33) to over turn Costa Hawkins.  

Once you have this team in place, you should have the foundation to invest in any market confidently while not being there physically.A lot of investors based in markets like California and New York are choosing to purchase their investments OOS in Midwest markets like Columbus and Cleveland, OH because of the affordability and numbers making more sense.