Would it be a good idea to pay $300 for a home inspection prior to submitting the offer as opposed to submitting the offer only to later find something seriously wrong and risk losing the $700 EMD. 

The major components that fall into this category would typically include things like roof replacement, major system components like hvac, water heater, paving, exterior painting and siding, appliances as a package, etc.  

I could push my finger through a 15'x6' timber to the exterior sheathing, the house was being held together by the sheetrock, literally.

You may find a better answer to your questions there as opposed to new member intro's.Best of luck to you!

I like that you didn't change the exterior look of the home too much, like so many do when going into the older areas, keeping its cottagey classic style!!! 

Not all buildings have to be new construction, just look at so many of the older retail buildings in Fullerton that have national tenants, but what owners of older functionally obsolete buildings are doing is completely redeveloping the interior and exterior of their properties to attract a better credit tenant and achieve higher rents. 

I see some are philosophically opposed to it and others are not.

Owning PM company is essential for Turnkey providers so that they are overseeing your investment and looked as more as partners and your real estate adviser as opposed to someone who did nothing but "sell you a house." 

A few hours of power washing can make your exterior clean and refresh.2.Use of Stepping Stones: Patterned stepping stones are an extraordinary approach to add a unique touch to your front garden.

The buildings went through a exterior update (new roofs and windows) in 2007.