By code NYC, for a habitable basement you need 7’.You will need mostly everything off the ground or suspended from the ceiling.

They each have their own algorithms for determining their particular score or grading value.I am looking for Bad Habits, in all areas...financial, legal, reputation, online presence, and employment.

The home is not legally habitable.

If he is qualified and vetted , then there’s no harm in allowing him to complete the tasks needed but, instead of allowing him to price it out fir you .. you should have a good idea of costs associated with repairs needed and you set the price .. write a agreement with scope of work and explain that you have no problem reducing it from his rent but the only after work is completed .. you never should pay upfront for any repairs .. ever .

I have given well over 30 homes to habit for humans over the years.. and various churchs  I could very easily wholesale this stuff to low end wholesalers but I am as state really not a fan of that model.

Basically tenants have to be pretty sophisticated and the landlord has to be very negligent for tenants to prevail.Tenant protection happens mostly in municipal code which is often outdated and typically does not address much more than minimum habitability standards like running water and heat.Also, Utah does not represent a culture of grassroots mobilization protecting the little guy.Not really my personal political beliefs, but good for landlords.Wm

Hey folks, for all the good this community does I think we should also highlight bad and morally questionable practices that would harm this business.

My 2 cents:- Check your local laws, they have a habit of changing often in Seattle.

They may also suspect that it will not redeem.There is no harm in asking and making an offer.

🏠 FHA loans require an appraisal to be conducted by an FHA-approved appraiser, which includes an inspection of the property to ensure it meets certain standards for safety and habitability.🔎 The required inspection can lead to a higher possibility of a remedy (seller fixing items) being needed during the appraisal.🤝 Some realtors have a bias against FHA loans because of the required inspection and the possibility of a remedy being needed, which can affect sellers' perceptions of FHA loans.