I am confused about when to make and offer and the inspection process.

I would inspect the porch, the parapet wall and the roof to see how far down the line the issues are going to occur.

I have found an abandoned property, I have located the owner, she is an elderly lady that lives out of state. Since, of course I am not going to trespass on the property, I have no idea of how bad the home is. To figu...

Operational Costs - Costs like property taxes, insurance cost, state income taxes, regulatory costs (ex: time and cost to evict), inspections, rent control, etc., have a tremendous impact on your return.

That is a rental inspection violation too. 

Purchase price: $218,000 My most confident purchase yet, inspection came back a few smaller concerns but overall is the nicest home I have purchased yet.

I understand their criteria's to pass an inspection are strict, but just wondering if its possible.

I’ve heard of nightmares when it comes to homes not being property inspected. 

The inspection came back pretty rough and basically it all the major components need work.

There is a reason you have an inspection period/ due diligence period it's to figure all these things out.