All Forum Posts by: Buck Fleming

As a home inspector, I would call this out if I was inspecting it for a buyer, but I would also look for some other signs to show the significance of the issue. How do doors open and shut? Do the floors bounce? Is there cracking in the drywall or does there appear to have been repairs made? 

I'd look for cracking drywall upstairs and in the ceiling and walls beneath the affected areas. Many times, this kind of issue may just be caused by shrinkage in materials after the home was built. 

If this is something that really concerns you, a second opinion from a structural engineer is always a good idea to just cover your bases.

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From your numbers, it sounds like a home run deal. I would just encourage you make sure there are no major repairs needed that are lurking. As a home inspector, I see so many people put tons of money into aesthetics but never fix the actual problems. Then me or one of my colleagues come in an hammer them on some major issue that isn't left in the budget to repair. I have seen many investors lose money by focusing on aesthetics first. I am also in Knoxville if you need a second opinion about anything. You can even just text me a picture if you like.