I am on my third home right now.

The only other thing I would suggest, in addition to a home inspection, is a termite inspection. I believe termite inspections are compulsory in most states. I owned a summer property which I sold two years ago. The realtor arranged for the customary termite inspection and chose a rinky dink company to do it. The report came back "no termites and no evidence of termite damage" and we proceeded to settlement. It turns out that the property was riddled with termites which led to a very unpleasant law suit involving the termite company and the realtor and I was also dragged into it as a party to the transaction. The litigation continues with a possible ending in April. I certainly could have done without all of this mess.