@Aseebulla Niazi don’t waive the inspections.

This seller might be good but they might not point the phone towards the water mark on the ceiling or such that makes you want to have the roof inspected separately or reveals a plumbing issue you want repaired.Many trades are still working especially on vacant properties during covid-19Finally, follow David Greene's advice from a recent podcast where they are writing contingencies to allow for appraisal's and extra closing time depending on what future measures might restrict key points in your closing process.

Now with that being said, we are going to write in to our contract that we have 15 business days to check title, mortgage, inspect, etc and any issues that arise could be grounds to cancel the contract.

Be careful with being new to real estate, appraisals, inspections and most of our escrow was delayed due to Covid-19.

Background/credit check, income verification, talk to their last two landlords, talk to their boss, move-in inspection, security deposit, etc!

However the appraiser is stating it must be fixed before closing, and he will charge me an additional $200 to come inspect it after it is fixed.

There should be a due diligence period for inspections and financing.  

Get it inspected and use anything derogatory in the report as leverage for a better price.You will save on the HELOC interest but you will still have the HELOC available if you need some cash for something.

I offered to buy 6 houses. 4 of the deals did not make sense and I cancelled 4 contracts during the inspection period.

Then going to do the inspection.