Its only but so much creativity in a 2 story box 14X90 footprint.

Services you pay for - building inspections, appraisal, survey, environmental, etcIf the seller cannot or will not disclose requested information then you need to figure out why (they just might not have it, or there might be something they are trying to hide).

I own an environmental consulting company and do expert witness work. 

Department of Treasury with usc exceptionState Tax LienLien by USA or Dept of JusticeUS Department of StateOther Federal AgenciesCode Enforcement for debris removal or mowingDemolition or Environmental Based Liens State child support lienBoard of County Commissioners for special assessmentsUtility LiensWater/Sewer Delinquency (only in selected states)County (and/or School/Township) for unpaid taxes@Steve Babiak has also graciously compiled a list of forum posts related to courthouse auction sales below:  http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/41/topics/6897...

I have installed 4 of these for personal and grandparents for 2 reasons... comfort height and elongated in same foot print as older small toilets (elder and bad knee friendly) easy cleaning with a one pieceOn a small scale, its worth a look.

My background is in performing environmental due diligence for Private Equity real estate transactions, REITs and other transactions.

The footprint provides an obstacle in the way of designing the layout, but it's par for the course in our market.

Lots of discounts available for upgrading old properties environmentally too.

I have spoke to a variety of commercial lenders local to my area in Mass. and have found that most of them typically have a footprint (even by county) where they are comfortable and know the markets well.

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