You are the end product of their meticulously designed sales pitch, and they use every buzz word to lock up your emotions in just the right way.

. $5,000 - inside + outsideWindows (10 windows): $10,000Light fixtures: $1,0002 baths (small baths): 6,000doors: 1 main door, 2 exterior doors and 5 interior doors: $2,000Driveway reseal, roof cleaning and elastomeric coating (flat concrete tile): $3,000garden and sprinklers (they appear to be OK but need minor tuneup): $3,000 - 8500 sq lot. mainly re-sod and some shrubs.a/c: $2,500Appliances: $3,000permits and inspections: $1,000we are looking for at 75 ARV hard money: $270KCarrying cost for 6 months: 13,500 at 10% interestUtilities for 6 months $1500.TOTAL COST: $294,400The sale:Expected sale price: $360,000 (on the lower end)Closing cost + commission: (5%) -  i am the listing agent: $18000PROFIT: $46,100Inputs welcomed.Hard money lender welcomed.I have been a Broker for over 14 years, live in the neighborhood, know the market.

That said, I will usually be telling the tenants my plan for the carpet during the pre-move out inspection (mainly to let them know if they should be getting the carpets cleaned or not). 

I had my inspection done which resulted in more annoyances.  

Inspection to follow but they claim roof, electric plumbing were done 10 yrs ago.

Because of the tenant issue and the fact we could not get an interior inspection, we made a low ball offer on the property.

If you don't inspect, don't expect.  

I am just getting into Real Estate by obtaining my license and working to secure an inspection franchise.

I can’t get a detailed interior estimate until after the pre-scheduled inspection.

A Durham building inspector, if they are anything like Garner of Fuquay, would be helpful in pointing out areas where you may have inspection issues.