Even if the fireplace checks out during an inspection, unintentional damage can occur if the tenant used unseasoned wood, soft woods, etc.

@James Vermillion the halfiron was the most challenging race I've ever done both mentally and physically.

Is it damaged?

Realistically, they'll keep the earnest money and move on to another buyer, but they may be able to seek other damages, I'm not sure.First question to ask, always, in every situation: What does the contract say?

I tried to contact the tenants and asked if something happened but they won't answer and I'm sure they are trying to conceal whatever damage I might find before I get there tomorrow.

First kind is replacement insurance that will replace anything that is damaged from an insurable claim.

If ti has a basement , a good electrician could re wire by fishing wires thru the wall from the basement with little or no damage , even while the tenant is there. definatly go with seperate panels AND meters .

If rent is being paid and the property isn't being damaged on purpose I wouldn't bother.

If I were you I would look at the possibility of flipping lots.Lets say a property is damaged beyond repair and the insurance company pays off the mortgage.

Another condo was hit by a storm and had major damage, so there was an assessment plus the association fees went up $100 month.