I'm just scratching the surface.

Its not worth it.7) Never use a partner, if you need to use one, make them a SILENT partner.These scratch the surface.

Don't buy a smooth plank, they scratch too easily; get a one with texture/graining. try the old Rub it with a quarter to see if the surface scratches.

Then I look at the condition of the propertyA = Brand new constructionB = 1975 and newer homes with a FULL renovation (Roof, HVAC, Appliances, All hard-surface floors, Exterior and Interior cosmetic repairs and paint, Hardware replaced, New light fixtures, Fenced in Backyard, and more!)

That sounds fine on the surface, but sellers are led to believe the wholesaler is a fiduciary, when they are not.

We build our properties with rentals in mind -meaning solid construction with hard surface flooring, tile backsplashes and shower surrounds, wood window casement, and everything we know from experience that helps with maintenance down the road.New construction duplexes may be an option for you.

If these are the things on the surface, I would imagine that bigger things would be revealed during the inspection, at which point I would like the option to walk away if I so choose without losing money.

I know I've barely scratched the surface.  

I've been reading here as a lurker for years and a member for a while now and still haven't cracked the surface of education freely provided.If you plan on staying i'd put a picture up, you'll get more replies to posts simply because you made the effort and it appears you'll be staying awhile. 

We got to a point where we decided that we had enough of the stench, the brown drainage on the walls, the burn marks on the window sills and sink tops and vinyl floors and the butts everywhere.