Couldn’t agree more about the “hidden behind the walls” bit. I once bought a duplex thinking I’d just need to patch some drywall and paint... then found out half the wiring was original cloth-wrapped stuff. Ended up costing a fortune, and honestly, if I’d just paid for a thorough inspection upfront, I’d have saved myself months of headaches. It’s tough swallowing those fees, but man, they’re cheaper than gutting a kitchen because you missed something major. We all get burned at least once—just part of the game, I guess.
It’s tough swallowing those fees, but man, they’re cheaper than gutting a kitchen because you missed something major.
That hits home. I once skipped the sewer scope on a 60s ranch—figured the pipes “looked fine.” Ended up with a collapsed line under the driveway six months later. That repair cost more than my down payment. Inspections feel like a pain in the wallet, but skipping them can be brutal. Sometimes you just have to learn the hard way...
