If various parts of the job require permits then lining up milestones with passing the inspection and final permits can be helpful because it's a clear yes/no on whether that's been achieved.

The specific house this post was about fell through during the inspection period with some foundation issues. 

If fearful of COVID, the tenantcan wait in the yard until the 5 minute inspection is over.

My opinion:  The only way working as an appraiser will give you more knowledge for your flipping business is if you target appraisal companies that work for lenders that specialize in construction loans and use appraisers/inspectors to inspect & approve work for a borrower to receive the next draw.

Repair cost: 100k - 150k, haven't inspected and might have more surprises work included: interior gut job down to studs and exterior window/doors/siding/roof4.

Do your inspections, verify leases and make sure the property is clear. 

@Krista PorterConstruction shouldn't be effected you see city construction and homes still being built even inspections are adapting.

The hoops one goes through and the detailed inspections required could not be offsetHowever, I am biased as that would also preclude me from buying HUD homes which I have made a living doing for 30 years

Essentially, he said they inspect absolutely everything and are very hard to work with.

I told her we were going to inpect the property and she insists on being there when we go inspect it.