Try and catch pre-construction so you can have an inspector conduct a three-phase inspection (foundation, frame, and final) throughout the time they are being built.

Something I've started paying closer attention to is whether a Seller who is getting a property tax rebate is actually entitled to it. 

Although since the door does not seal the garage I am not sure the dehumidifier did any good.I have called a local mold remediation company and they are coming out tomorrow to inspect. 

Get professional inspection of home after agreed upon deal.6.

Get professional inspection of home after agreed upon deal.6.

Do a inspection, record the condition and if there is damage go after her.Since you are having her sign a new lease I assume she is now on M2M.

They do not want to do that, they want this home off their hands so they can get out of the payments and move closer to family. 

RE investing is very time consuming looking up properties online, going to view them and their neighborhoods, having the inspections (often times many different inspections) done, finding a good realtor that is familiar with investment property, finding a bank to work with, getting all the needed paperwork to the bank, finding insurance agents, finding a good property manager, etc.

You generally can't buy a property as a primary residence and then immediately switch it to investor financing (you likely wouldn't have the equity to switch it over) and if you refinanced it immediately it could red flag your loan for inspection.

I viewed the unit and determined it would not likely pass appraisal inspection requirements.