Well, it's good to hear that some work is coming out of this market. One of the main complaints I've had is the way the inspections are ignored once the deal is closed. The repairs never seem to happen.

It seems everybody is an electrician. Everybody is an engineer. Everybody is a lawyer. It can get pretty aggravating.

Certify? Safe? Just what do those terms mean? Just as important - since when does the HI tell us what to do?

Well, it's too easy to find fault with HI's. Finding faults there is like finding sand on the beach - not much of a challenge.

So, try to be the only adult in the room. Get paid, then make your own inspection, make your own judgement calls, offer your professional advice. Most important, use your own words.