I do realize that some of these defects that i have listed below may have been concealed or unknown to the investor/contractor who performed the flip.

No different than when I list a property for sale, I ask the Seller to fill out a disclosure form - if they know of any defects because they are liable if they know of a defect and do not disclose.#1) Wherever you live, read the landlord-tenant code in your area, and follow those rules.

Don't spend any big bucks until you get the deed in case the sale gets set aside due to defect.

The seller didn't foreclose on all owners, but after a little back and forth the title company agreed to insure over the defect because the HOA did foreclose on all of the owners.  

If you want to keep the property as a rental for the long run, a defective title that has an issue that will likely never come back on you may be an acceptable risk.

Here is the scenario.Due to a defect in the furnace it may have caused the a/c to run while furnace running causing a high electric bill.

. - just his handwriting).Check was given on the 28th day of the following month (2 days before due) and has not responded to calls/texts.I sent a demand letter with a reasonable request, asking for the full amount of the deposit because there were no defects when I moved out.

Hello BP,

I am a new investor and looking at a property that currently has asbestos, mold, and roofing repairs that are needed. The home is located in an area that could sale for 400K-435K if renovated properly. The ...

We want to connect w/ a RE attorney who specializes in construction defects and delays in the state of CA.

I've taken 70 pictures of property defects to assist me in demonstrating repair work needed on the existing structure.If the money people make an offer, the shortsale process will already be started.What you think?