After some back-and-forth an inspection was scheduled only for the code enforcement agent to... wait for it... wait for it... ghost my PM.At this point, I've advised my PM to communicate with code enforcement in writing as much as possible and to continue to document their no-shows, etc.

It's wonderful that you conduct a thorough cleaning and inspection, complete with photos, before move-ins.

Thanks Yes simple, you have it inspected by a led cirt guy, 500 per door.

The house went through a full inspection with some minor repairs costing $1500.

Here are a few simple and free ways to learn: Go to real estate meetup groups, attend open houses and speak with the agent there, inspect FSBOs (for sale by owner), walk your area, and speak to people tending their yards.The idea is to engage with other people and ask, Ask, ASK questions about their experience with the local market.Some other ideas: find a home inspector who will let you tag along in a property inspection, and absorb what they are looking at and why.Your mindset and enthusiasm for learning about real estate will open many doors for you.Good Luck!

We even agree that the employer can come inspect that location for certain things if they choose.

Some insurance companies are asking to see the home inspection report in order to give you insurance or to install a $750 water shutoff valve if the home is older than 20 years old.  

Also - I am an out of state investor, generally speaking, how often do you send your tree guy to inspect the trees in your rentals to check if they are ok or need to be cut?

Will be far easier to purchase more property with 10% downpayments vs 20-25% for each one.Umbrella insurance isn't too expensive, $2M for $1200 per year.Just be sure to run the properties as a good business, address any concerns brought up by the insurance company (they usually do annual inspections). 

Postal Inspection Service:- https://www.uspis.gov/report7.