The snake behind the water heater during rehab. 

In HI there are leasehold properties, cesspools, water catchment, and Lava Zones (on the Big Island). 

@Lorenzo LopezPretend a map of Boston is a pool of water.

Fire hydrants, sewer, water, road access, electric, flood way or plain, storm pond, storm sewer, setbacks, fencing, soil compaction, lot sizes, etc.3.  

Maytag and Whirlpool are good imo.I personally also avoid ice makers and water dispensers.

Roads, water/sewer, city services, heck even just the planning for such is not a simplistic thing for all. 

Hi all, my LTR (Boston, built in the 1930's) has some cracks in the basement walls that I didn't think were too serious (owned for 10y, some water and flaking but mostly dry).

Just read under Occupancy: https://www.benefits.va.gov/WARMS/docs/admin26/handbook/Chap...All the VA says is that you must intend to occupy the property within 60 days, and there are even exceptions to that.

I work with a lot of MTR investors and what I am seeing frequently with multifamily acquisitions, particularly with new investors, is that they often test the property just like you're mentioning, as a way to dip their toes in the water and see what works in their area and for their personal style.

We bought a home built in 1900, insurance water damage coverage is 10% of the dwelling limit.