All Forum Posts by: Bastian Kneuse

@Richard A Irby Thanks for your insights, Richard. I had no idea how common septic systems are these days. 

@Gary Siver Thanks for bringing up the alarm and garbage disposal. I will put that on the list of items to check. 

@Jeremy Blevins Thanks, Jeremy. It is not a jackpot deal, however I think it is good enough to take a closer look. 

@Gail W. I am not sure what type of septic system is used in that area. I will find out. Thanks for bringing that up. 

@Michael Noto I think most of the people in that area are renters. Not sure how knowledgeable they are about septic systems. But I will definitely make sure to include that in the inspection. Thank you. 

@Ricardo Reis That's a great thought. I will research the availability/proximity of the sewer system. Thanks. 

@Loren Oatman Yes, i have heard that too. If done properly, those tanks can last "forever". Thanks for your insights. 

@Account Closed I think the septic system is in the back of the house. It is fenced in, hence there shouldn't be a concern with driving on it. But I will double check. Thank you for bringing this up. 

@Mark Cruse I wouldn't say it is a killer deal. I would called it a solid one. I think it is slightly above the average in this area. 

Thank you. So many great perspectives. I suppose I underestimated septic systems. The area I am looking at is rural but developing rapidly. I guess at one point there wont be a need for septic systems, since it will be completely developed. However, this won't help me much right now. If I go down that route, it definitely makes sense to include additional language into the lease agreement. I am not local to the property and at the "mercy" of the property management. I probably need to take another look at the risk/reward tradeoff.