We have expansive soils here (clay that expands when it gets wet) as well as some older cast iron lines and even some orangeburg so it's common to see sewer line issues (often just some tree roots that need to be cleaned then the line re-scoped).

Inspections may cost more upfront, but they can save you from significant headaches and unexpected expenses down the road.Negotiate Hard: Use inspection findings as leverage.If the HVAC is near the end of its life, negotiate a credit for its replacement.If the cast iron plumbing is deteriorating and needs replacement, ask for a credit as well.Sellers often prefer negotiating credits over doing the work themselves.To give you an example: I was once under contract for an old house priced at $170,000.

It’s ironic that the state is essentially leaving landlords high and dry, while at the same time calling on them to step in and help solve the housing crisis.

The problem is there are so many glitches in their base system that still need to be ironed out. 

You need to iron your deficiencies to manage a great deal.

@Joel Owens  I find it ironic that we have the accredited investor rules for all the larger syndicators .. ( although risk profile of investing in rookie syndicator could be high as well :)  ).So the person with 50 to 75k of total savings would not be accepted unless they made 250k a year for the last 3 years and had a 1 mil net worth exclusive of their home..

We would have to switch back to Iron Ore mining and more Coal energy, which both have significant EPA or political issues.

He is also a frequent poster here on bigger pockets, especially in the note investing sectionHe happens to also share the same name as me - how ironic.

v=T8-85cZRI9oI think it's ironic that the so-called experts that are calling bubble on bitcoin are the same ones that purposely create bubbles to enrich themselves and leave taxpayers holding the bag.

It's quite ironic when you think that Tulum has regulations preventing from building more than 3 to 4 story highs and from building on 40% on any buildable lot.