After getting an offer accepted, ALWAYS get an inspection. 

The listing agent may be coy or even lie about the reasons for failed sales, but if the numbers make sense, get it under contract and have it inspected.

The biggest lessons were: - Get an inspection- Include capital expenses in your analysis- Be skeptical of ARVs for unusual properties- Look for properties that are low maintenance.

Tell her rent is going up $200 at end of her lease.Start regular inspections as lease allows.

There's a seller provided inspection report that I could use some help ball parking.I would be willing to pay anyone for their time who is willing to help.The house is in Seattle city limits FYI.Thank you.

In order to obtain the necessary permits, the owner must also file an affidavit with the local inspection department attesting that s/he is the owner of the property, that s/he will personally superintend and manage all aspects of the construction and will not delegate that duty to any unlicensed person, and the owner must be personally present for all inspections.

And if you don't know it at the time you write the PA then make it part of the inspection contingency. 

It’s hard to say what will be required and what might be overlooked.If the property is in rough shape, assume that the landlord knows what’s coming and they don’t want the headache.I’d be looking for a bargain; factor in everything on the report when you complete your home inspection as many of it might need to be fixed for the city.

How long was your inspection period?

Even longer if a maintenance plan is in-place to inspect them yearly and remove rust and refinish.