Can you obtain permits and handle inspection yourself?

If you are dealing with out of state or construction from a far distance, consider using an attorney's escrow account, and hire an independent building inspector to inspect each draw before payment is made.Upon completion make sure that the general contractor and any other contractor or sub that works on the house signs a lien release waiver.  

One of my units recently got inspected by the city and I got a fine for doing plumbing without a permit.

Inspection is scheduled on Thursday, so I really don't "know" if there is mold.

-check the inspection requirements. !!!

What are the most common things that a home inspector misses and is there any recourse you can take after they did not provide you with the correct information?Ex:  An inspector missed that the place has a bad electri...

I am currently in the process of waiting to hear back on an all-cash offer, contingent on inspection on a potential flip investment house.

I am about to hear back on an offer that is contingent on inspection.

LOI is just a handshake agreement it's not legally bindingThen next have a feasibility period or more specific contingencies (financing, inspection, etc) to do the rest of your due diligence on the property to protect you as you move forward

for Pre Purchase Inspections and possible work for rehabbing and flipping.