I'm currently looking into a cosmetic flip there, but just have some general questions about the high desert area.Looks like the property will need a fresh coat of paint exterior and interior, fencing on a 10,000sqft property, and siding/trim replacement, and concrete patio.Any advice or input is much appreciated!

it's just a matter of time before their true self is revealed. 

Unfortunately mold tests do not say whether a space is inhabitable or not....they only reveal what types of mold and their spore count.

if the defects are minor, there is no harm in not revealing it.

There is a "pain in the azz" fee for taking a crew away from a fresh build for a day.

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Didn't know their names and no way will my seller reveal any material information.Action points:1) I attempted to sign my own version of lease with same rates and maturity dates (but with my standard terms, conditions, and rules and regulations) --> one without issue and the other opposes.2) For the other, I have to (even very one-off) amend the contract to remove clauses that the tenant objects (immaterial items to me, so at least it's better than the "inherited" contract")Similar to your situation, I can't assume it's a problem tenant either.  

As a 22 year old fresh college graduate I'd say so far so good!

Occasionally, a board filled with members who have no ideas and no hope will get an infusion of fresh new blood that knows, for example, how to use technology to improve a school system's results.

Praying you personally know the agent and they reveal the whole mess verbally, they won't do it in writing.If there are no permits to build the 3rd unit into housing also the city/county/DOB/and others now know or will know soon.