I have said this before but this site needs a HOT Section were spirited debate can take place..

Sellers tend to underestimate the costs of heat and hot water if they are the ones paying for it)HOACap Ex and Ops(I would double this number for building 1 against building 2.

In our area so far they have been too expensive and the areas not so hot. 

And turning that cash into funds that I can leverage for short term lending and JV partnerships along with ground up construction which is red hot in many markets.Bruce Norris was the master at this he sold out of CA in 06 and bought Texas now he did not really like his Texas experience and sold to just break even a few years ago but he preserved his CA equity..

They all wanted to flip or buy and hold properties in "hot" neighborhoods with good school districts (Pittsburgh neighborhoods Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Lawrenceville, etc.).

At another place the high pressure and lack of pressure tank cause the tank to leak.Pressure reducing valve right after the water meter and an expansion tank (for potable water) at the hot water heater will fix the high water pressure problems.

Most regulator or oversight offices have an on line complaint or fraud hot line.Attorneys police their own through the bar association, Realtors through the RE commission and the Board of Realtors, investors aren't organized, but should be, IMO.

I'm an Air Force guy myself and finally pulled the proverbial trigger back in April thanks to the help of this website.Much like you, I spent about 6 months reading and schooling myself on real estate before jumping in.

Sounds like you have air movement from the attic and crawl/cellar into the living space.

I have the leads hot and ready and was ready to shoot them an LOI tonight but @Brian Gibbons says I need more information first so I will be calling them for more information about the property as far as legalities and fill the information on the form for Brian.2 in SoCal, 1 in AZ