Hello Alex, It looks like you've gotten some excellent foundational knowledge thus far.

(It also needs some foundation repairs done for about $25,000).   

Slope and grading is always something that can be sorted out before foundation is laid, but find out more about the neighborhood as a whole, what the income demographics are and vacancy rates.

New paint, floors, kitchen counters, some subfloor repair, landscaping, foundation leveling, and clean-up, and it turned out great.   

Shop around for a few different insurance companies as the rates are some times much lower for condos due to the HOA covering some large CAPEX items such as roofing, siding, foundation, etc. 

You may have had new plumbing and electrical done which is great, but what about the rest of your major systems (roofing, foundation, HVAC, etc.)?

Hey, I was wondering if anyone was able to refer a foundation contractor in Wilmington, NC.

However, this is an older 1950's home with an old school brick foundation.

It sounds like you have a pretty good foundation to start with and I'd be happy to connect as you said.If your main goal is to connect with others right now then I'd also recommend attending local real estate groups such as Black Diamond REI in Burlington and Worcester, or the RI real estate investors group in RI.

Disclosures show some foundation issues (brick), so I'd like to get a foundation expert in to provide me with an assessment/estimate before my inspection contingency expires.Do you have anyone you can recommend?