Pretend your getting the hardest rain you have ever seen and imagine where the water is going.I would also keep an eye out for sewer lines and type of material.

From what I've seen and read, most of the reason operators get in trouble is that there is some type of "event" that has occurred (usually their loan has matured or they've defaulted on their existing loan) and they need to refinance their loan and the lenders require a new appraisal to be done, which usually leads to a lower appraised value, and a lower loan amount, which "forces" the owner to pay down their debt.

Most companies would require this type of disclosure since its similar to what they are doingYes Chris I agree - I think if anything it's not illegal state-wide or federally, since commercial lending is NMLS-recognized.

Are you targeting the same type of house/area?

I also don't want to focus on one market, and not be able to score the right property for who knows how long, and then end up missing out on other locations, as being a long distance land lord is very popular as well.

Diversification: Consider diversifying your portfolio across different markets and property types to mitigate risks.2.

When I inquired about it, plumber said lining, it is usually not prefect since this is PVC breakage not just pipe cracks and the cost saving is not significant enough and maybe headache down the road.I will try to get more quotes and maybe a company that specializes in pipe lining options.I was told foundation work / under slab pipe repair is common in the Dallas TX area due to soil type.

What type of finishes?

If you're focusing on rural properties, sometimes local community banks or credit unions are open to these types of deals.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?