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Before buying an investment property

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Im In CalIfornIa and It will be my first time buying an investment property. I know i have to do my do diligence. But should also hire an inspector to go look at the property?
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100% YES. Not only because it's essential to know what issues/potential issues you're dealing with but when issues/potential issues are documented by the inspector you or your real estate agent can try and get credits or repairs from the seller. A good inspector is worth every penny. 

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