All Forum Posts by: Anas B.

Hello all,

I purchased a 1,800 sqft one-level home that has foundation issues. Apparently, the old owner built an addition and deck without flashing at the deck connection. FWIW, the home is built on a slope.

Multiple piers have eroded, columns are poorly supported or bowed, and support for the home is at risk.

Now, I understand foundation repair is major work and could be costly. However, the foundation contractor quoted me $40k to do the repairs. The location is semi-rural and I could not find other foundation experts in the area. I thought $40k was excessive and wanted to run this by others. The full scope is shown below for reference.

• - Dig around each of the 35 concrete columns and 13 wood columns in the crawl space and expose the existing footer.
• - Chip away existing insufficient footing to pier edge.
• - Install reinforced steel rebar into base of the column.
• - Pour new footer and reinforce with concrete and rebar per engineering report.
• - Backfill soil around each footer.
• - Dig around 7 exposed deck footers and reinforce, dig 2 feet and apply rebar, pour concrete and replace old footers. Deck posts will be encased in 8" solid block of concrete.
• - Install metal shim plates and grout to maintain full contact on beams.

Photos are also included for reference.

Any feedback is appreciated!

Hello all,

I purchased a 1,800 sqft one-level home that has foundation issues. Apparently, the old owner built an addition and deck without flashing at the deck connection. FWIW, the home is built on a slope.

 Multiple piers have eroded, columns are poorly supported or bowed, and support for the home is at risk.

Now, I understand foundation repair is major work and could be costly. However, the foundation contractor quoted me $40k to do the repairs.  The location is semi-rural and I could not find other foundation experts in the area. I thought $40k was excessive and wanted to run this by others. The full scope is shown below for reference.

• - Dig around each of the 35 concrete columns and 13 wood columns in the crawl space and expose the existing footer.
• - Chip away existing insufficient footing to pier edge.
• - Install reinforced steel rebar into base of the column.
• - Pour new footer and reinforce with concrete and rebar per engineering report.
• - Backfill soil around each footer.
• - Dig around 7 exposed deck footers and reinforce, dig 2 feet and apply rebar, pour concrete and replace old footers. Deck posts will be encased in 8" solid block of concrete.
• - Install metal shim plates and grout to maintain full contact on beams.

Photos are also included for reference.

Any feedback is appreciated!

@Russell Brazil thanks, Russell. This is very helpful and makes sense.

My idea was I would like to house hack to cover most, if not all, the mortgage. However, I will be living with my family so I can't share a unit. So I'm wondering what the next best thing would be in NOVA.

Hello all,

Is there a special way for finding properties with two (or more) homes on one lot? I'm looking at the Northern Virginia area (Fairfax County).

I am also interested in finding duplexes or homes with separate entrances (mother-in-law suite/casita) in the same area.

I wasn't able to find anything on Zillow when searching for "two homes on one lot". Searching for "MIL suite" gives some results in Zillow. Is there another medium for finding such properties?

Thanks!

Thanks, Will. Just responded to your PM.

Thanks, Kevin. I just sent you an email.

Still on the market...

Previous investor ran out of funds for a rehab on a great property.

The property was a 1600 SF home at the start of the renovation. There is a new addition to the structure that added another 2,000 sqft of new space. Total new space of property is 3,600 sqft. The property now has 5 bedrooms 3 baths large master bedroom, large kitchen and sits on 1 Acre of land with the nearest neighbor across and meadow of more than 100 yards.

The wholesale price is $186,000 and needs about $40,000 to finish.

The comps with homes this size within 2 miles are going in the $345K range.

This house based on current location and comps is estimated in the $310-$320 range.

The home has all new plumbing, wiring, fixtures, HVAC system, duct work already installed. New bath tubs and all the new cabinets ready for install. All new high valued roofing.

My referral fee: $10,000.

For address and more information, please contact me

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Hello all,

I am wondering if it is standard (or required by law) for the seller of a new-build home to provide plans and blueprints of the home to the buyer?

If not, and the seller is not willing to provide plans, is there any other way to obtain copies of them?

If it makes any difference, this home is in Fairfax County, Virginia.

Thank you very much.