Basement

If you are buying a house and wants a basement, make sure you do your due diligence there before making an offer.
1. Make sure the height of the basement is enough for a nice finish if the basement hasn't been finished yet.
2. Make sure there is no water leakage
3. Make sure the sum pump is working, and sum pump pit is dry. (you might want to take a flash light with you for the pit inspection. dry means your basement is in good shape)
4. Last of all, make sure it is big enough for whatever activity you plan for it
5. You might also want to take a contractor (with a good reputation) with you if you are buying a old house (more than 20 years old) so they could give you good advice and good assessment if it needs to be finished or any repair.