Erika Carter
#2- Advice on purchasing my first multi-unit building in Chicago
26 April 2016 | 3 replies
I have an update:Update #1I was super excited to find a possible 3 flat building, which was newly listed on MLS, But my excitement quickly turned to horror as: Unknown property conditions of 2 occupied unitsOlder, possibly original, electrical wiring that needed updating immediately (vacant unit had 1 electric outlet per room)Seller is deceased, estate now held by sister who lives in New York, who has never visited buildingPossible water/roof damage as warping and thick cracks appeared in stairwells/wallsOlder, leaking windows Questionable plumbingBIGGEST DEAL KILLER: EXPOSED ASBESTOS WRAPPED AROUND ALL PIPES IN BASEMENT!!!!
Nolan Dortch
New member in Alabama
17 May 2017 | 15 replies
Problem is I'm not sure of all the outlets and resources to find it.
Chad Schaper
Ohio Duplex Purchase
19 July 2023 | 14 replies
., grass looks great, black painted fence, flowers, brightly painted exteriors, etc.
Justin Segarra-Santiago
Anything I should be looking out before getting first HouseHack?
23 January 2022 | 7 replies
Are all of the outlets 3 prong?
Robert Pflueger
Security Deposit Agreement to Rent / Sale of property
10 April 2016 | 1 reply
They said it was minor outlet grounding issues and is supposed to be repaired today 4/9/16.I got a call on 4/7/16 stating that they sold the property. and new owners want to live in the vacant downstairs that we already put a security on.
Varinder Kumar
220volt outlet installation
29 October 2016 | 8 replies
My tenant requested if I can install a 220volt outlet in the garage.
Danny Johnson
Inexpensive Wow-Factor Ideas For Rehabbed Houses
23 September 2013 | 25 replies
Almost forgot, do you replace all of the outlets, switches and covers?
Jon Quigley
Question regarding property inspection
11 March 2015 | 8 replies
The inspector we hired was familiar with quite a lot, but did not know the requirements for our city specifically.Things that are probably on the list-working windows and window locks,working fire extinguishers and smoke alarms (may need to be hard wired)Common exterior doors close and lock on their own,GFI plugs at counter height in kitchen and bathroomsFlooring in good shape- no trip hazardsExterior in good repairAt least one grounded (3 prong) outlet per room, wired correctlyStair rails secure and graspableThey may require an HVAC inspection- ours does inspections every 2 years and requires an HVAC cert every 4Everything else in place must be functioningYou would be able to note a lot of these things while your inspector is working, that way you know what needs to be fixed prior to inspection.
Emily Allen
Neighbor offered me to get electric from his house. what should I do
16 March 2015 | 15 replies
I have done similar things on the job where I had to borrow a neighbors outlet but there is no way I'd leave a bad electrical wire in the ground a second longer than it needs to be.
Shannon Godby
Newbie in Berrien County, Michigan
21 March 2015 | 10 replies
Mainly I have been a stay at home mom for 20 years, but my kids are grown and out, we have recently moved here to Michigan and I am looking for an outlet for my skills and passions.