Better to know up front and get it taken care of.If the home has fallen out of contract, there may already be an inspection report out there.

Understand I don't profess to be an expert on anything that I have stated, I did say that this is what I researched and this info did come from a RE atty because I will not post anything I have gotten from the internet to be true.Be kind and smile

Its gona be an awesome year Joe Carrier!

According to investor.gov: What does it mean to be an accredited investor?

Let me know if you want to do coffee or a meal!

Once i get my license I will be an agent at an investor-friendly brokerage and would love to help you out.

The area is desirable for people on a fixed income, since there are a lot of services here and housing is relatively cheap.It's a real shame, because Longview does have a lot to offer - small town charm, I-5 accessibility.That said, I do provide support to folks kicking the tires in Longview - neighborhoods, driving by properties, meet for coffee, etc.

At this point I know I'll have to continue to work in cubicles and coffee shops in the suburbs of various Western United States for the foreseeable future. 

I'm just getting my feet wet in REI but I plan to only be an investor in the next year.

Then seek out those properties, and setup the deals so that they give you what you are looking for.Here might be an example:Say my goal is to buy long term properties.