Someone mention to get quotes from insurance companies, I think that's a great idea so you can add that to your calculations.Good luck!

I think it is a great idea to network with investor-focused agents that do what I mentioned.

You are new to the forums, so be careful taking advice from people with low Vote to Post ratios (under a value of 1).Excellent ratio @Darius Ogloza 1.2 @Mike Mocek 1.09 @Remington Lyman 1.01 Borderline @Steven Wilson 0.94Definitely avoid @Bob Stevens 0.No idea what this means.

Since there were no vents and clear signs of moister, I made the appraisal "subject to" proper ventilation to be installed and for the ponding water to be remediated. 

(2) The back deck and staircase going up to the second floor isn't properly attached to the house.

If you are looking to have a vacation home in that market where the cost can be offset some, then it might now be a bad idea

If they still want to roll the dice, then they must accept the risk and pay the right people to handle the eviction properly.

Same idea applies when it comes to scaling.

I’m open to all creative ideas that align with my goals.

Not implying your agent is taking advantage of your beginner knowledge just to offload a property and get dual agency commissions, but again, might not be the worst idea in the world to have someone in the Bigger Pockets community who's local/understands the Charlotte market to take a look at the deal you're getting ready to move forward on.As far as inspectors, I would recommend one that we use for our business that is in the Charlotte/surrounding areas.Precision Inspection Services - Steven Lee - 704-575-2917