I don’t think your situation will require a septic system, but if you ever encounter this scenario, it is a good idea to find a good private soil scientist.

My brother would occasionally "round up" the mortgage payments back then, but it seems close to correct.Into it for:  ~26 or 27k with fees and minor rehab (including painting the interior, removing carpet, and sanding/staining the hardwood floors underneath)Rent:  $950/moMtg:  $338/mo (4.625%)Taxes: $81/moIns:  $40/moCashflow:  $490/moTo reiterate though, you're correct. 

I remember an engineer telling me that there was rock on the west side of 35 and victorian clay soil on the  east.

He's a tradesman by profession so I, and many others in the area trust his work and he knows soil grading and the electrical code like the back of his hand.

The chances of me, an investor for 30+ years, buying a deal off of a 20-year old with no experience is underneath zero.

underneath washing machine agitatorunder controls panel on same washersame as aboveinside fabric softener compartmentbehind water heater next to washerbehind washing machine cold water inlet pipe on water heatercatch all at bottom of dishwasherfloor has come up due to water damageNow a maintenance guy came out and told me the washer was just dirty and needed to be cleaned.

It sits with subfloor 48" off the ground on concrete piers, plenty of room to get underneath which came in handy for new tubs, rot repair, and termite treating the piers.Purchase price: $80,000Rehab and Holding Cash invested: $19,000Our equity earned through rehab cost saved: $30,000 'note' & 24% ownership held in an LLC my wife and I own.ARV: $175,000Rent: $1450/moRefi: Delayed 18 months or so for good reasonWhat made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

When it warms up this week and water lines start to defrost there is going to be leaks and floods everywhere causing further damage.Most pools that were not drained or winterized will have broken plumbing underneath concrete, pavers, decking patios etc.

Prior Knowledge Unbeknownst to both Easton and the seller's agents, the Strassburgers knew that there were serious soil issues affecting the property.

And also If the soils are bad, FIX THE SEWER LINE.