After you make your offer and get it under contract, then you get the official inspection done.

.- Duplex with both sides rented at $625 each ($1250 total monthly income), seems about market rents for the area- Asking $120,000- Annual taxes are $2400- Been on the market since November- Repairs appear to be minimal, still need inspection (rentable, but not updated)What other information am I missing?

Of course, this does guarantee rent from the tenants, but may potentially be more work by delaying property inspections and by inhibiting my ability to cancel/renew leases.For those of you investors that are currently accepting vouchers in Atlanta, what have been your experiences?

Of course, this does guarantee rent from the tenants, but may potentially be more work by delaying property inspections and by inhibiting my ability to cancel/renew leases.For those of you investors that are currently accepting vouchers in Atlanta, what have been your experiences?

Obviously ill make the decision after the inspection. right now I have to decide if I can live with these Manchester deals or just move out of market down south. investing in Boston has become impossible!

Recommendation to buyer is to engage contractor to inspect the property to verify the accuracy of this estimate.

Thats the point of broker cooperation, the MLS', etc.For some, a "great" Realtor is one who provides value by helping to vet incoming offers, taking care of inspections, helping with negotiations (depending on whether you use attorneys, sometimes the realtor provides another helpful line of communication), and being an experienced guide to a real estate transactions. 

Wanted to solicit this group's opinions ...A group member reports that for one of his SFR units, the rent had gone two months late and he was unable to contact the tenant.Upon physical inspection, the front door was locked, the back door was not.

Should I be asking to have an inspection or is this something that is not done for a wholesale deal. 

Unless you have a background in historic building restoration I wouldn't recommend that.That being said - definitely get an inspection and try to find an inspector familiar with old buildings. 1920s buildings have different common pitfalls to check than 1950s buildings and 1990s buildings.