I didn't downvote you, but I'm pretty sure it's this sentence that got you the downvotes: > Obviously there is a problem with the credibility of the reports be

I didn't downvote you, but I'm pretty sure it's this sentence that got you the downvotes: > Obviously there is a problem with the credibility of the reports because of conflicting incentives. Inspectors are usually from construction companies who want to get work, so they will always find something wrong with a building. Responding for myself: I have read many such reports, met inspectors, and never ever had the perception which you label an "obvious problem." In my experience, HN doesn't take well to aspersions cast without supporting evidence, much less unsubstantiated aspersions qualified as "obvious." Hope that helps.