If not, make sure you drive by and at least get an outside look.

Whether you've owned a home, or not, isn't even a factor. 

Build your network and u will drive success.  

Anyway - those the forces that create the housing shortage and what drive rent rates up here locally!

The city planning office is a 2 hour drive from my location...

,etc.)That makes sense as some investors with their money and requirements could drive a syndicator batty.

@Joshua Redmond a good ol phrase to remember is "if the seller creates price then you create the terms" all of your questions are all factors of negotiate to get best deal possible for either party.

Having a "why" is so important to help drive you through the difficult times. 

I probably can (although never tried) to drive down to the archives and look the records up physically.

While driving for dollars I found a house were tenants were being evicted and a FSBO sign was n the front yard.