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Steve Saussier Buying house with black mold - options?
6 December 2016 | 6 replies
If it's remediated then it is essentially gone unless the moisture comes back (that's the more serious problem; is the water leakage fixed?).
Account Closed Inspection results: when to walk away?
8 September 2018 | 10 replies
.-  Basement has an obvious moisture problem.-  Subfloors are saturated with moisture at some parts, leading to wood rot, fungus/mold, and obvious safety issues.-  The floor unit above the basement's problem site has a concerning issue with floor sloping/alignment.
Selena Walsh Inspection found moisture in basement... now what?
31 May 2018 | 14 replies
How do experienced investors view things like water/moisture in the basement of a property?
Account Closed Flipping a Flooded Property
22 September 2018 | 1 reply
A simple way to know that the members have been dried enough is to invest in a non-intrusive moisture meter and gauge the moisture content.
Lucas Ruppert Flip in Wayne, IL
8 April 2014 | 5 replies
It backs to rt 59 and is very loud and I heard there is issues with the stucco and moisture that has got behind the walls.
Bryan Mack Newbie: What to do? Sell or Rent?
16 January 2020 | 1 reply
We recently ran into an issue where the floor joists in the house were rotting due to moisture issues under the house where there was no moisture barrier from the ground and the house being built so close to the ground. 
Joshua Dees Pre-Foreclosure Sold To Conventional Buyers
17 February 2019 | 0 replies
The roof has been repaired, but there was no carpet, and there was some moisture damage in the ceiling and the house smelled like cigarette smoke.
Akshay Vig Should I go for this deal?
23 January 2019 | 8 replies
I got the inspection done the other day and discovered quite a few issues that should be addressed ASAP:-new chimney: the bricks are falling odd-cracked asphalt on one of the front steps-one of the floor joists need to be replaced-some previous foundation settlement issues: the inspector suggested getting a structural engineer to come and look at that-some moisture damage that will be taken care of by the seller-it appears there might have been some termite infestation in the past: the inspector suggested getting a terminate radon inspection done-new garage for needed as the current one couldn't be opened-new ceiling in garage needed as part of it was ripped off, exposing wiring: could lead to a hazardOther than that, a few minor things here and there like replacing a floor tile here, etc.Here's the thing: I'm an out of state investor and was looking for something that didn't need much work.
Justin Scull My first house hack could be a money pit...
13 October 2016 | 6 replies
I have had a tarp put in place to stop the moisture from getting in.  
John Pruner New Denver member - seeking first investment ideally hands-off
5 August 2015 | 22 replies
I would suggest a newer build [1998-up] like a subdivision "vinyl village" home to purchase.These will cost a little more than an older home with the same rent but are much newer, typically on a slab [no moisture issues to deal with] and are easy to rent and/or sell in the future.One downside of this type of home is that most good markets [Indianapolis included] have been invaded by the Wall Street Hedge Funds and they have or are buying up this product at record rates.