It looks like a lot, but most of what’s listed was relatively small and cheap.We’ll return to how we responded and why, but for now, I’ll just note that not only did the inspection ensure the buyer wouldn’t be completely blindsided by something like all the floor joists having been torn apart by termites, but what we ended up agreeing to more than paid for the cost of the inspection (usually $300 to $500).

Better to be aware of it beforehand before being blindsided should you file a claim. 

Issues arise when borrowers feel blindsided with items or delays.

Originally posted by @Amanda Timmer:@Frank PatalanoI feel like I’m missing some of the puzzle pieces so I don’t want to make a move than be blindsided by something I didn’t know about.

Horror stories abound of owners being tempted to sign with a manager based on a low quoted commission rate, only to be blindsided when the effective commission rate was more than double the amount quoted due to “additional fees and management services.”Always do your homework upfront, and know how much you can expect to make before agreeing to any arrangement.4.

Thisway you only have one blind side on the right side backing in.

It can obviously be a blindside and wreck your initial calculations for your ROI. 

With regard to property taxes and reassessments, it’s always best to use the tax estimator and you can go as far as even calling the county tax appraiser to get a more firm estimate so that you do not get blindsided by a higher than expected tax bill.

@Mark C. you could repurpose the LLC for something else, but given you used it in the past for your handyman service, you don't want to get blindsided in the future by a handyman related lawsuit.

When we got the packet in the mail, we were blind sided by the large increase in rent.