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All Forum Posts by: Tom West

Tom West has started 2 posts and replied 15 times.

Post: External only inspection required?

Tom WestPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 2

@Bob Stevens thanks for the input that wasn't requested. I have been learning and everyone has to start somewhere. If I have the money to learn from my first deal and you say I'm 100% not ready, how the hell are you supposed to start anything in your life?! Again, thanks, but I'll keep asking questions, and learning from the people with a positive attitude.

Post: External only inspection required?

Tom WestPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 2

@Amber Hooks more then likely not a live in. I live in London but the house in flipping is 2 blocks down on Richmond

Post: External only inspection required?

Tom WestPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 2

@Amber Hooks thank you for the info Amber. I live in LP near the London and Dix area. Is your rental anywhere close to there?

Post: External only inspection required?

Tom WestPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 2

Post: External only inspection required?

Tom WestPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 2

Post: External only inspection required?

Tom WestPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 2

Thank you everyone for the info. Everything inside looks good to me but I don't know about electrical or plumbing and I can't find a date on the water tank. I hope it's allowed so I'm sorry if it's not, but I'm posting pictures so if anyone can point out areas that need attention, I would greatly appreciate it.

Post: Newbie from Detroit area

Tom WestPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 2

@Saravanan Saravanan Thank you savannah! That was all super helpful info 😁

Post: External only inspection required?

Tom WestPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 2

@Colleen F. I've been in construction for a few years so I know mostly what's required on the inside. I'm just not good with the plumbing or electricity which is what I want looked at.

Post: External only inspection required?

Tom WestPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 2

@Colleen F. That's what I figured. I know I should have an actual licensed inspector check it out for me but this is my first flip so I'm trying to keep costs down and avoid the 3 to 600 it will cost for an inspector.

Post: External only inspection required?

Tom WestPosted
  • New to Real Estate
  • Lincoln Park, MI
  • Posts 15
  • Votes 2

@Colleen F. I'm buying from a friend of the family who isn't even listing it for sale. The city's website says a seller is required to pay for the inspection which is $150 and only the external is required. I was hoping they would do a full insurrection if I paid the difference.