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30 July 2024 | 3 replies
Next I would definitely walk the property extremely thoroughly, look for foundation problems, roof, hvac, appliances, every sqft of the property should be inspected.
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29 July 2024 | 1 reply
The roof is new, and the foundation is in good condition.
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1 August 2024 | 16 replies
In Cleveland they cash flow well and you can build a foundation of knowledge this way and a base you can expand upon in the future if desired.
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29 July 2024 | 6 replies
We also had our foundation engineered certified (FHA required) Had a scheduled closing with an FHA buyer.
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30 July 2024 | 4 replies
My partners and I have put in time for the research and building our foundations including an investor pitch deck.
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31 July 2024 | 27 replies
You have to have a specific angle on a property or be willing to put up with title or condition problems that nobody else is... or compete with cash-rich guys who buy these things all day.At least I didn't overpay, or even worse, fail to do due diligence and end up with a broken foundation and a jumbo IRS lien!
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29 July 2024 | 5 replies
Then go price an engineer to do your site plan and foundation.
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29 July 2024 | 3 replies
The house was built in 1890 so it has field stone foundation and we noticed some joists in the cellar like they’ve tried to temporary solve this problem.
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28 July 2024 | 17 replies
Any issues with the foundation will be a no go for me.
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29 July 2024 | 6 replies
MY SUGGESTION: invest in yourself by buying hard copy books and training on the foundation topics you wish to develop skills (RE legal, title, escrow, financing, notes, etc.).