BobR wrote:
I would hire a pre-inspection service and would review their report and photos before making a trip. A good service will be thorough and give you a much better idea on condition versus the web sales photos where everything looks great.
Agree, but as someone who does these inspections, I would suggest doing your price negotiations FIRST.
Then, if things are found on the inspection you are in a reasonable position to renegotiate (for a lower total price).
If the inspection is done first, you only have one shot at negotiating price.