Having trusted resources in market have been helpful in managing our properties and contractors especially when my non-real estate related consulting business is in its busy season.

I live in the Research Traingle areas and has been aggressively investing in real estate here as well as helping my investor clients invest in the region.

hopefully your inspection went well. wish i would have seen your post earlier i would have been happy to help you out with your inspection. but to answer your question, there really isn't anything you need to "ask" your inspector to look for. if he is a good inspector he will know what to look for and what defects are major and should be addressed immediately and which defects are minor.

@Jeffrey HayesIf you post a link to the listing (usually Zillow) and/or the address then we will be able to help you.

Help!

I’m happy to help in any situation.

I’ve been presented with this deal. What are some red flags I may be missing in evaluating this?
TERMS
- Deal Type: Seller Finance
- List Price: $580,000
- Purchase Price: $780,000
- Seller Carryback: $693,000
...

I would be happy to help. 

It will help you figure out what you target goal is for your first property.

I regularly break down the latest market news so you and your clients can stay ahead of the game.Hope this helps—good luck!