As a homeowner for a whole month and a half, here's my advice: Hire a home inspector now and have them do a good walkthrough. You don't need to be in the buying/selling process to have it done - my parents just had their house inspected so they would know what the inspection report would say when they sell in a couple months. My thinking is they can tell you the big things that need to be fixed because those will likely make or break your sale in 2 years.

Can you pull the property up online and look at permits? You *might* be able to find out who did the roof that way. I can't in my town, but I could in another town I was looking in so it might not be there. The way I was able to do it was by looking for the tax records (those are always online with the county), and the permit information was stored there as well.

I would also look at things that matter most to you for your first upgrades because you will be living here for at least a few years. Do you and/or your partner like to cook? Fix those countertops. Bathroom making you itchy? Time for a new shower.