All Forum Posts by: Ruth P.

I don't know how many feet, but our driveway can fit about three cars in it.  It includes permits, materials and everything.  Thanks for your input.

I am getting the work done through a big company that gives a one year guarantee and I feel I can trust them.  I am in an area where it is extremely hard to get another quote, and if I did, I would have to pay the pricey cost for the camera going through the sewer line.  Also, the line can not be just lined, a new line does actually have to be dug because there is a dent in the line and it does not go "downhill", causing a flood in the part where it is higher than it should be.

Thank you all!  You are very helpful!

Hi BiggerPockets:  Can anyone tell me if $12K is a decent deal for the following?:

"Remove house trap and replace sewer main from house trap end to street.  Repave driveway and replace concrete floor removed for new sewer line in basement.  Replace two (2) existing 1/" valves and replace existing failed thermal expansion tank with one (1) new Amtrol ST12 thermal expansion tank.  All materials and labor to complete installation included."

Also, the financing rate would be 7.99% - 12.99% over 10 years with a payment between $145-$178 per month.  Is that a decent rate or should I try getting a personal loan from some place like Lending Tree?  My credit is good.  Or just pay in full (which I could do if I wanted to)?

Thanks for your help!  I appreciate the BiggerPockets community!

Thank you!!!

Ed and Victor:  Thanks for the tips Ed!  Victor, the other side of the walls are underground, as it's in the basement.  The house was on fairly flat land.  Anyway, it was sold quickly, but I found another one that I like a lot more!  More expensive though, heh heh...

It sure was beautiful though!

Thanks Nicholas! There was not a crack connecting the two cracks but the cracks are indeed on opposite walls.  They were pretty wide, like about1/4 inch gap at the widest part of the cracks.  And there was leakage apparent from the water stains on the wall  and on the floor.  A very gorgeous and beautiful house that did appear to be in good repair in its living space.  Anyway, someone grabbed it after only 3 days on the market.  I only wonder if they knew what they were getting themselves into!

Thanks Dallin!  It just went pending after only a few days!!  One question though, generally speaking, how would you get a contractor or structural engineer in to see the place before making an offer? It was my understanding that you had to make the offer first before doing that.  Or would you have the engineer come in with you during the showing when your realtor is showing it to you?

P.S. this home is in Maine, not California, so earthquakes are not a concern.