Look over bids with a fine tooth comb, no bid is the same.

One of the pics looks like there may be some water erosion from under the slab. 

I've also heard about some erosion issues in parts of the outer banks that I'd rather avoid.

@John Leschber I've made mistakes too. The

The answers are invariably yes for new investors, and usually for seasoned investors too—the reason being that you need to know what you are getting into.There is a second equally important reason, though, especially when buying from homeowners or investors: You can usually get a credit or additional work done based on the results of the inspection report.

But that was GFC  we are now it appears entering into an area at least with SW FLA were you may see much more of these upside down situations  anyone with 80% loans will be basically upside down  given sales costs to sell and erosion of values. 

If your hoping for repeat guests (where they pay full rate and you don’t have to share it with Airbnb or VRBO), then provide hotel size shampoo, conditioner, body wash, small toothbrush and small tube of tooth paste.  

Something like erosion?

Some people fund raise from many different sources too.  The

I've always been drawn to RE and having discovered BP on Youtube and found my way to the podcasts, I feel like Scrat (saber-tooth squirrel) and his acorn.