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Updated over 3 years ago, 07/07/2021

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Ella Lan
  • Investor
  • San Mateo, CA
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Rookie- Need advice on investment with foundation problem

Ella Lan
  • Investor
  • San Mateo, CA
Posted

Hi BP community, 

Rookie here looking to close on my first out of state deal. The numbers look great and it's in a solid neighborhood in Columbus Ohio area. However, there are foundation problems with the duplex. Hoping to get some advice from the community here.

Property numbers: $500/month cash flow, 10% COC. Duplex is around 100 years old

Problems:

  1. -Substantial foundation bowing was observed, more than 1 inch in the basement, no cracks yet. Some rotting sills around front of house and framing members
  2. -Concrete slab shows evidence of settling 
  3. -Galvanized steel pipes in the house
  4. -Moisture in the basement (seller stated this was fixed)
  5. -Vermin activity (seller stated this was fixed)

My questions: 

  • -Is it worth pursuing this deal? 
  • -How much cash should I buffer for/ what discount should I ask for if I move forward?
  • -Would love to get advice from anyone investing in the ohio area with experience dealing with old properties with foundation issues. Looking for cost, timeframe, recommendations. 
  • - also have heard vermin activity don't typically go away, is this true? should I be concerned? 

Thank you in advance everyone for helping out. 

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