I had a very thorough inspection with photos and estimated cost of repairs from Joseph McCulley with A1 Inspections, LLC out of Edmond, OK. 

Do a full criminal check and a very thorough Google search.  

You get some basic information to make an informed decision, but you have no access to a thorough screening.

I've done some pretty thorough remodels of many Baltimore row homes the past two years.

I'd sure like to be able to check those systems thoroughly, but I mostly can't. 

Even with highly recommended inspectors that gave me thorough reports, I sorely underestimated the cost of the renovations & repairs needed on the property.

Even with highly recommended inspectors that gave me thorough reports, I sorely underestimated the cost of the renovations & repairs needed on the property.

Please, read thoroughly before responding.  

Thankfully, it was just nerves (as you are feeling too) and I had done a thorough walk through and accounted for all the required items.

This is one of the oldest and most thorough discussions.https://www.biggerpockets.com/...It IS a good idea and it is legit. insurance companies are required by state statute to make loans to their policy owners secured by the cash value of the policy.