Not a whole lot you would need to ask the agent, You need to do your homework on the property, search your own comps, know your costs on the renovation like the back of you hand, and learn the areas your intending on flipping in, ie recent home sales, crime etc.

Here’s what you’ll get:+ insider’s view of everything:- what I look for when searching- how I found the properties- what it takes to seal & close the deal- numbers: all things $$$ related- plan: what’s my plan to do with them (with chances to practice/“role play” as if you’re the decision maker)- actual process of renovation: planning, construction cost, materials selection for flips, resources (contractors, subs, architects, supplier houses, etc...)- staging, marketing for sale- listing (diy or hire out, resources, etc...)- and everything else in between+ these are all free of course+ my promise that I won’t sell anything during the process :) so you’re perfectly safe with me!!!

we are talking to someone we know about buying his inherited property.we just did a title search, it has a lot of taxes owed. something else I didn't think about, it shares a common walkway with other houses. 

Hi @Joel McCloud, make sure to utilize the forum search.

I know that this question isn't very original one but when I search this topic on BP, I keep landing on posts that are 3+ years old.

Sell or purchase with contingencies that require the buyer/seller to cooperate with your search for a suitable replacement or to wait for your sales before scheduling closing.   

Prior to the sale I walked some streets and searched the deeds of the properties I liked.

I look at the MLS daily and I know instantly whether I am interested in a property or not when it comes on the market.A couple years ago I didn't put much effort or weight into searching for off market deals but the last two properties I have purchase were off market deals. 

I would start your search here. http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/realestate/lawsrule...

There are a few threads on this, just search Wilmington NC property manager.