Even after mitigating or removing lead-based paint hazards, if the building is a certain age (pre-1978), give tenants a lead-based paint hazards disclosure at the start of tenancy and the EPA booklet:"Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home".Also, be aware of other lead hazards that may exist, such as in old plumbing and lead in soil.

I've seen exactly one property for $200k, and it had Sandy damage.  

My self personally I would never buy rentals in Texasproperty taxs are way too high and soil conditions can really fubar you.. your paying high CA income tax  and then buy a rental that has some of the highest property tax in the country... that's my thoughts

Hi Sandy,It looks like the Servicer found the problem during the boarding process and corrected the UPB.

hi Sandy, do you mean the reno would be a brownstone and a kitchen?

Id start with grading out the soil along the house to make sure it is all pitched away from the walls and isn't pooling anywhere.

If you are holding it as a rental I would consider back filling 6" of soil around the beautiful foundation walls you built to make the porch under 30" (code compliant) and then add the railings at a later date if you want to sell or improve the look further, or when the finances permit it.Best of luck!

Could be serious issues with soil or drainage...or could just be a really bad foundation job.

They are requesting for engineering plans, structural & plumbing, soil, bio reports & property survey.. should I give them all these reports without an offer?  

Sandy Pinali Welcome to BP!