Athens is an interesting town because although not having a huge industry right inside the perimeter it still constantly growing, the university is the lifeblood of our economy which is good and bad it is also the river that brings new elements to our ecosystem.

So he is happy with the numbers and location, but his concern was timing to get an inspection, environmental report and an appraisal quick enough to get the loan sorted out.

I only moved a few cities over into a different house, wondering if it was an environmental factor that was causing my issue (for which I had been hospitalized before).

Amongst the many liabilities mentioned (superior liens, unserved parties, etc.) there is also potential environmental liability as well.

You would be wise to obtain a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment to learn if there are any problems which will need to be addressed. 

How do you look up homes that become vacant here in Norfolk the city of Norfolk department of public health - Bureau of environmental health will put a notice of violation on your door if your home is unfit to live in or not kept up with so shouldn’t there be public records on this info?

You'll have to decide if you can tolerate the broader environmental risks, but I think $1,500 per month is totally worth it.  

Critical element is to ensure you are not getting over leveraged.

11.Are there any environmental concerns?

Alert the world that the property he has is an environmental mess?