Congratulations Peg! No more piss-ant landlords, eh?

Check the following carefully

1)condition of the roof. If it's over 20 years old, deduct the cost of replacement from the purchase price

2)check all electric outlets, make sure wiring is up to current code

3)check age and condition of water heater, furnace and other "power plant" systems

4)ask for heating bills from the previous winter

5) check flow, pressure and water quality in plumbing system. Make sure you aren't dealing with lead pipes.

6)Make sure all floors, ceilings and roof ridges are flat, and all walls plumb.

7)If there's a basement, examine baseboards, walls, and floors and carpets for any evidence of flooding.

8)check foundation for any cracking or crumbling. Check all interior and exterior walls for cracking that may indicate uneven settling. This may also show in edge-cracking of tile floors.

Good luck!