Should I get a professional inspection

[Nick Vorves]

I am new to real estate investing.  I have an offer on 2 Fourplexes right now and am wondering if I should pay for professional inspections.  They are approximately $1000.00 for each.

My agent has gone with me to inspect the properties and they look pretty good.  

Thanks in a advance.

[Jody Schnurrenberger]

I absolutely get an inspection every time.  Some things they have found that I wouldn't have known about is improper grading in the front yard which is causing water intrusion issues and foundation shifts and the electrical being out of code due to it's age.  I wouldn't have known about either if I didn't have an inspection done.