I would also add that an important part of your inspection process should be to take a look at what is using water in the home.  

This is something that you would need a an attorney for, and you will spend a LOT OF MONEY on inspections, surveys, engineering, etc.  

I got two more offers today but my Realtor did not want to shorten the inspection period...

Looking for recommendations for a plumber in the Kansas City, MO area (Independence) to conduct a sewer line inspection for a rental property I'm potentially purchasing. 

Greeting;Today, while gathering information for obtaining a bid on 7,200 sq ft of flat roof for a 38 unit apartment complex, I was told that in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, if a permit is pulled for a re-roof, prior to issuing the permit, the building department must inspect and verify that R20 insulation is in the rafters. 

once I've established a rapport with seller and ask questions regarding the sellers situation and I have inspected the distressed property, How do I know which techniques to use to close the seal and make a profit?

Exterior mildew can certainly be something an inspector could pick on if its bad enough (as it would go against the overarching inspection criteria of "clean and safe"), but according to the Jacksonville PHA website, power washing is not listed as a requirement.

Remember you will have an inspection contingency, so if there are any hidden repairs needed that are outrageous you can get out of the deal.  

We offered all-cash (as did the other potential buyer), but a very quick close, so now we've got to go through the HOA investigation, have the inspections, and hopefully close escrow within 2 or 3 weeks.  

Btw, I did not get a bug inspection prior to purchasing the house.