1st month of rent needs to be paid before you give keys.We then email a move in inspection list for them to fill out and return within 48 hours.For student tenants, we'll give them an info sheet on what to do for maintenance repairs, lock outs, paying rent, etc.Don't overthink it too much.

For example I had a call from the City that they were going to fail an annual inspection due to an issue.

Scope the main sewer line in your inspection, do not solely rely on the referrals of brokers and mortgage lenders rather inspect the work of others closely.

Hi everyone in Baltimore and Maryland area,Looking for recs for an investor-friendly house inspector who would be interested in walking a property during an auction open house. thanks, Luke

Negotiated the price post inspection.

The first thing we do is go through every unit, inspect everything and make the repairs.

You'll want to conduct your own inspections to verify what the seller is telling you.

My situation:Renovated a home purchased for about $166k back in 2018, and for the most part, it looks like a better home, but there were some issues discovered that I didn't notice during the inspection phase.

Next thing I know the house was inspected the offer changed to $75k and my buddy's aunt told them to shove it.The house just may be too far gone, but here's what's got me curious, with the way the market has been and what I've seen in some of these neighborhoods I've been in lately I've seen smaller and older houses sell for much more than what the suggested ARVs are.

@Paul E Romero Getting a full property inspection and an appraisal (which a lender will require) will reduce your chances of getting ripped off significantly.