From a distance the wood siding appears to just need some paint. Upon closer inspection, the wood was very soft and rotting. Replacement required.

Upon review behind the Stove/Range, it was discovered that the gas supply line did NOT have a local shut off valve.

You had to look good to find these slight wall stains under the window trim in a bedroom, signs of water infiltration.

A walk through the basement found this open electrical junction box.

Look closely to find the "smokey" stains above the outlet indicating something was over heating, a sign of potential damage to the outlet.

"Spalling" brick in the basement. Further inspection revealed some efflorescence on the brick. An area of poor grading was found outside which ponded water back against the foundation wall, the brick was being super-saturated and was slowly deteriorating.

This load-bearing post is not structural steel, but a low-grade metal fence post with poor welds-supporting the first floor joists.

You had to go on the roof and take a look into the chimney to see the clay flue liners moved offset-indicating the seal is broken and insulation material partially blocking the flue. Repairs were required to make this flue safe.

A crawl through the attic revealed crack roof sheathing.