I think once you get better at this and have a team on call, you might be able to shorten that window to 3-5 days. 6) Have and inspector and your GC take a look at the property and verify your numbers7) Take your report and socialize it to lenders, if its a good deal, you will find money8) Close on your propertyWash, Rinse, and repeat.

Usually it's just a matter of hiring certified contractors, having the building inspector hand you a big stack of paperwork saying what you need to do to bring the entire place up to code and the working down the list.

If its not safe and sound the inspector will not pass you, thus giving you 3rd party verification.

Chances are when you start building the relationship with that agent he/she has contractors, inspectors, lenders, title reps, and escrow officers that they can get you into contact with to make the deals happen.

Their inspector will verify the work completed and they will issue a draw based on their opinion of percentage work completed.  

They spend money on what they believe will drive more sales and more profit to their bottom line.If people maintained house, cars, appliances, etc. as often as manufacturers recommend most people would be broke and their whole time daily would be doing this stuff.As an inspector you likely want things done at a very high maintenance level that tenants might not agree with.

-Mold - inspector found some very minor mold spots in bedroom closet, attic, and garage. 

The are strict license requirements in my industry too (home inspections) but that doesn’t prevent a non-inspector from owning and controlling a home inspection business. 

In addition to a general inspector, I would absolutely want to get a professional in each field to look at those. 

As far as the loan type to choose - typically investor friendly agents will also have a network of investor friendly mortgage contacts as well as inspectors, attorneys, etc.