If I were in your shoes, I would invest in getting your own home inspector and have him/her do the inspection for you. I wouldn't rely just on the one that comes out before you purchase the home (usually the one that the homeowners have come in). Once they have provided a report to you, if you really like the home, then negotiate that the current homeowners repair the areas of concern or they can drop the price so that you can have the repairs done. There is always room for negotiating.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
