Use the inspection report to ask the seller for repairs or a price reduction.
Never buy a rental property based on emotion. Run the numbers first.
Subtract all monthly expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy) from the expected monthly rent.
Aim for a monthly rent that is at least 1% of the total purchase price as a quick baseline.
Look for areas with growing job markets, low crime rates, and good schools.
Base your offer on recent sales of comparable properties (comps), not the list price.
Hire a professional to find hidden structural, electrical, or plumbing issues.
Secure a mortgage pre-approval to know your exact purchasing power.