Opinions on septic system when flipping a home.

[Taylor Stubbs]

Here is the skinny... I have found a home that I am extremely interested in. 1800 sq/ft sits on 3/4 acre lot asking is 100k. It is in a rural area of texas about 15min outside of a small city. The home needs around 40k in rehab/renovation. My only concern is, the septic system. As far as I know it is in code and has been maintained over the years. It sits about 30 ft from the foundation. The earth around it has seemed to sag very little. I do have a foundation inspection scheduled as well as a septic inspection. My concern is; would having a septic throw red flags up to potential buyers? Would I be be limiting myself to a certain type of buyer?

[Greg H.]

An older septic has very little chance of meeting current code nor does it have to if it is functional as intended.  Most rural areas of Texas replacing the septic is $5000-8000 with the most expensive I have replaced was $15000 that was on a rock bed.  Sinking soil is a good indication that there is a leak failure.  Do you inspections and get the numbers together and approach the seller for a reduction as this is a problem that will need to be addressed with any potential buyer