You could call it a safety inspection.

http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/16/topics/77512good luck to you. there are good deals on homepath and not so good deals be patient and trust the numbers

It will function, but could potentially be a huge safety issue/hazard.

My current leases do not have language indicating that car washing, gardening, etc, etc, are not allowed -- but, I know these things are happening because there's always a hose hooked up to the faucet when I come by, even when I've told them not to use the faucet.Can I put a locking device on the faucet or is there some law (Minnesota) that says the properties must have an exterior faucet (for fire safety, for example)?

There doesn't seem to be much improvement in the economy, although I heard the Case-Schiller index did show some increase in housing values this time...Whatever one thinks of welfare programs, we don't currently have the necessary social safety net to support 8 or 9% unemployment as the "new normal" in this country, nor do we have the high personal savings rate that allowed the Japanese to get through their lost decade.

Additionally, I had to patiently filter through 100s of homepath listings and make several offers to get a property under contract.

It seems like there, I can buy properties with a monthly rent/purchase price ratio of closer to 1%.Now even if I bought where I live (Traingle Area, NC), I still plan on using a property manager.Should I really focus on buying where I live and try to patiently wait for a good deal?

But, you'll need minimum finishes and big thing is parking and safety.

I imagine you're eager, but be careful, be smart, be educated, and be patient.

We have a good deal of capital to start out with, but would like to be patient and smart about our decisions.