A home inspector can check through the house and send you pictures to make sure the place isn't falling apart.

hi peter. i am a home inspector and real estate investor in the buffalo area. let me know when you are in town and we can meet up. 

Things like :Only one key to the house Leaks in both bathrooms Door locks were jamming closed Cracks in the walls that weren't there before Mildew by the furnace Do I have any recourse against the seller or the inspector who didn't see any of this !?

Among several minor issues that the inspector found, he found bird droppings in the attic.

Im in Indianapolis and ill be putting out signs this weekend.

Can anyone recommend a good home inspector who might be willing and able to inspect a house in Pittsburgh, PA (close-in high end northern suburb, ~2400 square feet) and give me some rough idea of reno costs within roughly the next 48 hours?

What is the best way to select a property inspector?

At first I was considering using my electrician background to become a home inspector. 

Looking for suggestions regarding leads in the Indianapolis metro area.How is the most productive way of doing this?

When in doubt, bring in an inspector - you should do a full inspection of the property before closing anyway.