I had the home inspector look at it when I purchased my Unit, and after finding a steel reinforcement of the building in the basement, he concluded it shouldn't be a major issue - but now, two years down the line, I find myself looking at this shabby brick wall and feeling pretty unnerved.

You would need to hire a professional inspector.

Inexperienced RE investors are best served by having a realtor, having contingencies in the contract, having home inspector and getting a 3rd party appraisal that is required by the lender. 

Does anyone know a reputable inspector in Cleburne area? 

It's a balance between getting a project done, an appetite for fighting city inspectors, and pragmatic investments.

He has a ton of contacts for insurance, contracting, inspectors, etc....

Malissa,The County Assessor is not likely a fool.Also, when it is discovered, by the County, the building inspector may determine that your property it is not habitable because there were no inspections of the work as it progressed.Think it over...

I was reading into the California SB721 Bill, which is the Balcony Inspection bill that requires certain multi-family properties to complete an inspection on existing balconies and decks by January 1st, 2025.  You can...

I work as an inspector on bridges and roadways.

They asked that contractor pay for the tow and the damage to their car ( which we are unaware of at this point to what extent that is)Our contractor feels they had no liability .To add he is a great contractor and has saved us many times from big costs dealing  with code inspectors etcMg question to the forum is should we compensate the tenants for anything ?