I also look at all the dates on stickers that are placed by past inspectors and handymen.

(feel free to PM the to me).Real Estate AttorneyGood Real Estate Brokers/AgentsTitle CompanyGeneral ContractorsMortgage Lenders (For retail/end buyers)Inspectors*All should be good for single family projects.

I was told by someone to get the water turned on anywyay, that there might be a way for inspector to test without the water heater there.

In one case, the inspector noted the plumbing was old galvanized pipe and needed to be replaced.

You can fix it back as it was originally or add on or tear off what every you like, so long as the building inspectors smile!

An inspector will usually be familiar with a CG, he is not with you, so he will likely dig a little deeper on inspections.

I will have to get an inspector in there, though to look more thoroughly.

Many times the seller will just say something like insurance inspectors are here to take a few pics etc.If the adult is not there do not enter the property.Do not even step one foot in there.Did you review the rent rolls,vacancy loss,turnover frequency,late pays,strength of the existing leases,etc.???

If it's one legal description you can count as 5 units or above.They are some commercial lenders who will do if separate legal descriptions but the properties have to be together and the lenders are few and far between.As gar as tenant inspections.Many times buyers just say insurance inspectors to take pictures so it doesn't spook them.If the seller has been a crappy landlord they won't mind new blood.If the current landlord is awesome and their impression of you is not stellar they might high tail it out the door.If the landlord has been self-managing it will make more of a difference.If property was managed by a company and you keep that company not much will change for the tenants.

I assure you (out of experience) that the home inspector is going to call it out and probably make a big deal out of it.