Of course I’ll talk to Title Co and hope to get clarity, but I’d like to cover my bases if anyone can provide info.

It has to do with protecting the buyer in terms of title issues, title insurance in SC will not cover a new owner unless a new survey has been done in that new owner's name.

I am highly concerned that the previous owner just slapped some paint on the walls to cover issues and while it's not hot and humid now, summer time could prove to be a disaster if I have an underlying problem.So thoughts, opinions, ideas?

They are going to be very relied upon when I go look at properties. 1 They are going to look out for their relationship with you by not giving you bad or misguided advice to preserve their own interests in the future. 2 Hopefully, they have been doing this kind of investing long enough to see potential issues and what a quick fix could cover up. 3 Know what questions you should ask. 

I should be covered through insurance.So, finally, my question is: how do you limit your exposure to legal liabilities as you your real estate net worth grows, assuming traditional mortgages remain an essential part of your strategy (i.e., an LLC won't work)?

I would read the law regarding tax sales in your state real estate code or whatever section covers that.   

I find that there are plenty of properties where the rents are covering the PITI, millennials and many others just need to pull the trigger.

Between them they can cover pretty much any project and they have always done good work. 

- Drain pool, cover pool- Run HVAC for 10 minutes, AC/Heat- Leave refrigerator slightly open- Run all water fixtures and flush toilets a few times- Drain and turn off water heater - Have gardener specifically look for rodents intrusion Any and all ideas on additional long-term storage welcome.

I've even had them initial key points in the past so they couldn't argue I never covered it or that they hadn't seen it.None of it matters.