Had deal fall through after inspector pointed out the repaired area...

You could use the services of a home inspector to go through the house so you know what your getting into.

The typical main Team members are Attornies, real estate Agents, CPA (or accountants) , Inspectors, General Contractors, and Handymen.I am 59 years old and I found BP about 11 months ago and I am still deciding what to do.  

Do you get caught and blow closings and deals (and pay fines) when the buyer's inspectors catch you doing unpermitted work?

Hello all,I'm looking to see if anyone has a reputable inspector for a house I'm looking at in 77007 (Houston Heights area).

If the building inspectors are tough, generally you can assume the available properties have been or will be improved.

Some may frown on this, but my contractor is my inspector; we go through top to bottom together and make a list of problems that will take money to fix.

Investor out of state do research on local customs and areas to identify quality areas make sure they understand the dynamics that are in play in renter dominated cities like the mid west and north and deep south.. once they have a understanding of that.. put the pieces together most folks are now financing again.. so their are third party apprasials and one should hire a home inspector make sure the scope of work was adhered to.close then make sure you have a very good PM if your out of state if you live there self manage is possible. 

I will also need MLS listings to provide to inspectors.

From contractors, plumbers, roofers, title comps, inspectors, etc.