Hello:I am new to this website and also to real estate investing.Are you aware of any software or tools that can scan/identify properties selling at a discount to the market value or that has the potential to generate positive cash flow in the long term?

The reality is that in the last 5 years she has wracked up $20K in landlord judgments by slightly changing the spelling of her first name so even professional property managers who rely only on automated screenings did not identify her as a thief (that's what professional tenants are) before leasing to her.

Specifically in regards to physical aspects of the home to look for, I would include the big ticket items that can easily be identified such as: roof, HVAC, windows, siding, foundation (obvious dysfunction), signs of water damage/pests when able etc.  

We will all do this if the top item on our HILP is threatened.To solve the problem you have, you would be wise to identify with your wife what her HILP is.

If you see a consistent pattern of disappointment, assume that will be your experience too. 

Figure out how to analyze a deal first, Identify a target market/demographic, Develop a lead generation system, cold call, set up contractor appointment, underwrite, negotiate, contract, market and you should be good to go!!!!!

@Charles Mitchell There's no question that Huntsville is the far better choice in terms of population and job growth over the other markets that you've identified.

I don't know that I am the best person to answer the question because the bread and butter of what we do is to identify neighborhoods before the masses and buy mis-priced properties.We often live in the house and we usually look for value add, places we can update, fix etc.Also for us to buy a property, we want multiple exits. 

There should be no need for a surveyor if you can accurately identify the point of beginning from the description.If people would post the actual description/words/data in questions like this, the group could be so much more helpful.

Home inspection - Document attachment to home inspection [ at this stage i have left out identifiable information in the documents, please if i missed something bring it to my attention]Home inspection was completed with a cost of 500$ (home inspection lasted approx 2.5 hours, wind mitigation and 4 point inspection and termite inspection) and from the looks of it the biggest find was evidence of termite.