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There is a company called erudite publishing that sells
a step by step do it yourself home inspection. I think
it goes for around $15. sure beats the heck out of
paying $350 each time you like a house.

And anybody that thinks a $15 DIY book beats a $350 inspection by a
professional, gets what they pay for. Plus, when you're a buyer,
having a professional home inspector say there is a problem with
something is going to be a whole lot more likely to result in the
seller offering a discount to cover it as compared to the buyer just
saying it.

I think the key here was 'each time you like a house'. Not buy, but want to
know something about what to look for before you pay larger amounts for an
actual inspection by a professional.