An inspection by a "hard ***" can shut a job done instantly and that cascades to your trades that have your job slotted in their schedule. 

Is the building steel frame or wood frame?

Builders staring down $6k-$11k extra per home from 35-50% tariffs on Canadian lumber (90% of supply), steel/aluminum/gypsum.

Every time slot during the day has a purpose... even if that is just free time, social time, family time etc.

Hey everyone, I’d love some advice from experienced investors.I’m under contract on a multi-unit property in El Paso, TX and want to make sure this is a good investment long-term.Deal SummaryPurchase price: $298,000Seller concession: $7,500 (already negotiated)Property type: 2 units + back unit/ADU (3 total units)Current rent:Unit 1: $1,050Unit 2: $1,050Back unit/ADU: (not rented yet / unsure market rent)Total current rent (2 units only): $2,100/moMy estimated monthly payment (PITI): $2,450/moPlan: House hack (I’ll live in the ADU/back unit)Inspection Results (Biggest Concerns)Inspector flagged these issues:Possible gas leak smell at water heater + furnace connections (east unit)Electrical safety issues (open breaker slots, grounding issues, wrong wire gauge on a 50amp breaker in back unit panel, missing GFCI outlets in kitchens/baths)Roof issues: ponding water on rolled roofing, slipped tiles, exposed underlayment in valleysSewer scope noted debris + standing water (recommend plumber evaluation/repairs)Ceiling drooping in east unit living roomMy QuestionsWould you move forward with this deal?

It’s not the steel tank that’s expensive. 

Galvanized steel water supply lines were super common in the 50’s and usually only last 40-60 years, this is common knowledge.A sewer scope is usually only around $150-250 and in my opinion it's money well spent. 

I found these foldable steel homes from China  they unfold into real 300 400 sq ft houses and cost about $20k $30k, compared to $200k+ to build the same thing here.

If it is steel vent pipes the sewer gas will rot out the threads over time and the pipe will break at the threads/joints.

Stainless Steel Appliances (upgrade)4.