I did the termite inspection, but that area was inaccessible, and we have digged out all the dirt, so now the inspector can access it.

Here's was my Pre-Purchase Checklist when I first started:Upon Contract AcceptanceEnsure Access to Property: * Make Copy of Property Key(s) * Purchase New Lockbox * Place Key(s) in Lockbox and Install at Property (hidden)If Certified Funds are Required for EM: * Get Certified Funds for EM from Bank * Submit Certified Funds to AgentIf Financing the Purchase: * Send Contract to Loan Officer * Provide Loan Officer Property Info * Connect Loan Officer with RE Agent Info * Have Loan Officer Schedule Appraisal * Make sure Loan Officer Knows Anticipated Closing DateDue DiligenceInspections: * Turn On Utilities for Inspection (water, gas, electric) * Schedule Termite Inspection * Schedule Property Inspection * Attend Inspection and Take Notes for “Scope of Work” * Get Final Inspection Report and Review for “Scope of Work” * Get Termite Letter/Pest Inspection ReportContractor Prep: * Create Scope of Work * Create Materials List * Determine Which Contractors Are Needed: * GC * HVAC * Roofer * Electrician * Plumber * Pest/Termite Control * Painter * Landscaper * Carpenter * Schedule GC Walk-Through(s) * Get Contractor QuotesPurchase Decision: * Perform Final Financial Analysis Using Estimates/Quotes * Perform Both Flip and Rental Analysis * Make Go/No-Go Decision on PurchaseUpon Contingency FinalizationFinal Purchase Prep: * Get Closing Date from Lender/Agent * Arrange Landlord Insurance Policy * If Financing, Connect Insurance Agent with Loan Officer * Follow-Up on Appraisal with Lender * Choose a General Contractor * Choose Sub-Contractors (if no GC) * Determine Exit Strategy * Create Rehab Schedule (if no GC) * Create Final BudgetPrior to ClosingFinal Loan and Closing Prep: * Obtain and Review HUD-1 * Obtain and Review GFE (if financing) * Ensure Loan is Ready for Closing (if financing) * Get Certified Funds for Closing * Determine How to Hold Title * Get Partnership Agreement Documents Signed (if partnering)Upon ClosingDay of Closing: * Get Keys * Change Property Tax Records to Home Address * Get GC and Sub Contracts/Docs Signed * Arrange GC and Sub Start Dates

I could see you limiting access to most forums to people with avatars.

Please feel free to move it.Firstly, I absolutely plan on acquiring my real estate license to have full MLS access (if that's what I really need to do)...but until then...I have posted a few times on here about finding comps other ways than through an agent.

We want to have access to MLS in Indianapolis ourselves.

Is your county/city court system set up with online public access?

I forgot to install a mailbox for my rental property (just bought a couple months ago) after fencing off the front yard and preventing access to the house mounted box.

I will soon have access to enough cash (a new first on the VV property & existing HELOC) to get a running start (120 - 200k) and am starting to look at property and run the math through my head.

I know seller will look at her on paper like a bank ie BK and crappy score but she dose have a compensating factor of $150,000 in the bank. and no she dose not want to use that to come current just to have the most underwater house on the block.

Use the rules of thumb as guides that help you reach your goals rather than stumbling blocks and failing to consider where you are headed.