not really. i think a good inspector will catch the same things for HO or investor. a bad one will miss-inform both types of clients. just watch Homes Inspection and you will see crazy stuff inspectors miss.having said that, i never hire an inspector. i know more about houses and home improvement than 90% of them. by the time i place and offer i have already inspected the house. i put "no inspection required" and they think i am nuts. one more way to sweeten their "deal" and make them accept my offer.

@ Hugh - As a rehabber myself (full-time) I do not think it is strange that one would not know an appraiser, after all, on each flip, it is the buyer's lender who hires the appraiser, not the flipper.That said, my suggestion is to ask some fellow investors in your area, or simply look in the phone book.

shortly there after, i hired a property manager, built a relation ship with a set quality contractors and found ways to automate the business.

I told him, "I will do whatever it takes Sir". he hired me on the spot and told that sline/story to countless people, as he was so impressed by this young kids determination and willingness to get a job.Take this story as motivation to do what it takes to get to this event.

They hire a guy to go to the auctions and with cash, barter for the house.

And further, what about a wiki for the consumer to crowd source not just the hiring of but in effect turning the whole WIKI into a population of knowledgeable people working in collaboration with you?

They claim to provide links, link from their "high PR" website, etc.THere is no easy pathway to useful linksI found one of the best ways is to find a method that works and then hire a VA to follow your method step by step.

In our case, we would need to hire someone to repair it as my husband doesn't have enough experience to do roof repair beyond just putting new shingles on.My next question is a code issue.

I use an ozone air purifier.

You'll want to get an air quality test to determine if you have elevated mold levels -- you won't necessarily see the mold.