Made the top 3 in terms of smell, infestation and amount of work needed... unbelievable!

But if it's more of a mold infestation then you will need a renovation loan.

Shared items such as roofs, walls, stairs...Imagine termite infestations, you have to get all unit owners and renters to agree to tenting, to share the cost for tenting, and a mutually convenient date to vacate the structure to tent, will pull your hair out.

A Southern California family was awarded $1.6 million after they endured a months-long bedbug infestation that left a young boy with scars all over his body.

For example, and not by way of limitation, Brokers and salespersons have no special training, knowledge or experience with regard to discovering and/or evaluating physical defects, including structural defects, roof, basement, mechanical equipment, such as heating, air conditioning and electrical systems, sewage, plumbing, exterior drainage, termite, and other types of insect infestation or damage caused by such infestation.

Termites infestation is usually a serious issue; you may not know the extent of damage that have been done  until you call in specialists for thorough assessment and confirmaton.Good deals will always come but being your first home, you will want to get it right...I will not do it if I were you; might as well be the reason for the 'great deal'.Good luck.....my one cent!

They were having litter after litter of kittens and it brought on a flea infestation in which my new tenants were NOT happy about.

"have what it take "you wrong there buddy what I'm saying is that I don't want to raise my family in a crime infested area just to start my investment career . i know if I can house hack I will gain some great experience as a land lord also be able to save up 20k for my next purchase. .

A skilled inspector will look for wood rot, pest infestations, roofing problems and cracks in the foundation.

As I went inside roaches were crawling across the floor, walls, counter tops, everywhere.Since the previous tenants never mentioned roaches to me, I immediately called them and asked if they knew about the infestation.