The insurance companies will randomly send out inspectors to do a visual inspection of a property to see that it meets the requirements set out in the policy...and if it doesnt they either cancel your policy or require you rectify the issue within typically 7 days.

Here is one for example:The “Lead-Safe Certificate” shall expire from the date of issuance by the Health Department Director as follows:(1) three (3) years from the date of issuance by the Director for any property that fails the initial visual inspection or dust wipe test; or (2) six (6) years from the date of issuance for any property that passes the initial visual and dust wipe inspection; (3) if either the Residential Rental Property has undergone Lead Abatement, designed for the single purpose of permanently eliminating lead hazards, consistent with the provisions of Ohio lawor has been determined not to contain lead-based paint pursuant to section 1760.05(b), 20 years from the date of issuance by the Director.

Some of the inspected items are:- Does the property have electricity, water and sewer and is it accessible via a street- Heat source is required but a/c-Roof must not leak although this is a visual inspection only-Mechanicals must operate and be safe-No peeling paint-Smoke detectorsNO ONE SHOULD EVER RELY ON THE APPRAISER IN LEIU OF A PROPERTY INSPECTION

My current full-time job prevents me from making many of these functions but Wednesday's are actually pretty flexible for me. 

I've also readied countless new recruits into my industry teaching at the School of Visual Arts for the past 8 years.In 2009 I purchased a condo in Williamsburg Brooklyn where I have been living ever since.

(some insurance groups may not want your business....)develop the "feel"/6th sense to "smell" the possibly good/no trouble guysalso there may be similar posts here on BP, so please use the "Search BiggerPockets" function

Property prices are a function of demand and supply, which are influenced by many variables, most notably forecasted population and job growth.

Things like major changes to floor plan or expansion, structural issues, dealing with parking, updating major systems (HVAC/elec/plumbing) vs patching them if they are still functional and safe.

Complete and functional home.

(The house is 100% functional, everything is just 20 years old) I am looking to put new kitchens, renovate bathrooms, new flooring, new doors, paint the walls.THANK YOU