Have  him call the city inspector, Have him document in writing to the owner the issue.

Primary Team members are Attornies, real estate Agent, CPA's ( or acceptable accountants), Inspectors, General Contractors, and Handymen.  

Then get an inspector out there to verify the place is in decent shape, get out there yourself to make sure it is what you think it is, and you're good.

Hi Michael,I am a home inspector In Minneapolis, MN, welcome to BP!

I currently own several properties and I started as a home inspector and I think I learned from the best before I bought my first property at age 24.  

I'm fairly new as well, I am a home inspector in the twin cities and I'm currently looking for my first deal.

You would want a lawyer to review title to make sure there are no issues there, you would want a good inspector to make sure there are no structural or mechanical/electrical issues, the typical stuff for a residential purchase, but maybe go the extra mile since you are unfamiliar with the area and not there for an extended period of time to keep an eye on it yourself.

Allow yourself time to hire a competent inspector, have it inspected, and receive and review the report.

Make your offer contingent on your due dilligance and an inspection by a home inspector as well as your personal inspection after the tenants leave.

Hi BiggerPockets community,My name is Jesse and I am currently a home inspector working on the Central Coast of California (I own Legion Property Inspections LLC).