All Forum Posts by: Tj Estes

Update:

I decided to pass on the house. @Victor Evans, I had the same line of thought as you on this one.  The numbers on the house itself worked out for my team, but we likely would have blown our whole rehab budget experimenting on a proper fix for the floor.  I have recently found out that someone is buying the house, and I was told they haven't even checked under the house.  They may have their hands full on this one.  Anyways, thanks to all of you for your responses!

I have found a potential investment property in Charleston, SC and came across this during the walk-through (see attached picture).  Has anyone ever seen a concrete slab that has been raised?  The house is in a flood plain, so I can see a benefit to using concrete over a traditional wood supported floor when moisture/rot is an issue.  However in the picture, there is rebar exposure in the bottom of the slab between the supports.  I know the house isn't going to fall in tomorrow, but at some point this issue will need to be addressed.  How would you go about repairing or replacing something like this?  I know I could patch the concrete, but I would assume that is a very temporary fix.  Has anyone else dealt with this?

Thanks BP Nation

I see that you are in Fort Mill. If you are investing locally, then that price range probably puts you near downtown in the old mill houses. I've seen several people go for the 'rustic' look when renevating those. You would be safer going with the hard woods to match the surrounding inventory. Best of luck!

I assume by natural gas, you are asking about any existing utilities on site.  The scale of your development (large scale apartment complex or individual singe family housing) will determine the method that you would use to locate any utilities.  For multi-level apartment complexes, you would need to contact the county where your development will be located and discuss the matter with them.  If it is determine that utilities exist on site, you will need to hire a civil engineering company to coordinate with the utility companies or manage any necessary utility relocation.  If your development consist of individual housing structures, simply calling 411 may suffice.

To determine the subsurface soil conditions, you will need a to involve a geotechnical engineering firm.  Their level of involvement will also depend on the scale of your project.  You could need anything from a borrow pit to determine your near ground soil conditions, or you may need to take borings for subsurface exploration.  If you want to estimate the soil type for the area without involving an engineering firm, look up the SC USDA maps for typical soil types in your area.  Hope this helps.

Hey Cheryle! I live in Rock Hill as well and plan on buying a SFR within the next month. If you would be interested in grabbing some coffee and letting me pick your brain, please PM me. I hear the new Starbucks beside Winthrop makes the best coffee :)