If there is slope on a lot that you are looking to buy, there may be an ECA (Environmentally Critical Area) or slide prone designation tagged onto the property.

We've seen it twice, thought of ways to renovate, but there is no changing the footprint.

Local banks and credit unions typically want local buyers to the property and for the property and buyer to be located in the bank's/credit union's foot print. 

My questions around that are: As a self-employed individual would that have to be my only source of income today I hold a full time job as well trying to establish a footprint in the REI community.

In terms of due diligence, for example, for an acquisition FHA under Section 223(f) you would be looking at an Appraisal, Phase I Environmental Assessment, Capital Needs Assessment (depending on the age of the property it might include Asbestos and Lead Paint testing) and Radon testing (where applicable).

Hi all,I want to add a unit in the garage of my duplex. My question is, how can I reduce the space the utilities take up, in particular the HVAC? The water heaters I can eliminate via tankless systems, but not sure wh...

By doing a candle test around the house to check for drafts around windows or air ducts, you can easily determine places that need a bit of a patch so the cold air can stay outside.Re-Use An Old ItemWhen re-designing a space in your home, it’s tempting to run out to Pottery Barn or IKEA to pick out something new, but re-using an old piece can go a long way towards lessening your footprint.

It might be an environmental issue and involve the EPA, lawyers, and a lot more than $5k. 

After PSA is signed then lender deposit is sent in and reports are ordered (environmental, site inspection, survey, appraisal,etc.) during due diligence period in the PSA ( we typically do 45 day close and the first 30 days of that are due diligence).

Nearby here in Nevada, I have a interesting low cost, environmentally safe, non toxic, lab proven mold control solution should you need it or anything else anything I'll be here to help.