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4 December 2021 | 2 replies
If this is the case, then do an inspection to verify it is vacant and in good condition prior to any money changing hands.Make sure the security deposits and prorated rents are transferred to you.
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5 December 2021 | 61 replies
As for the worries landlords have, I am worried about the new law in California that requires landlords to get balconies inspected and retrofitted within the next year and the inspection has to be performed by some sort of engineer.
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4 December 2021 | 2 replies
You front nonrefundable all the costs of appraisal/inspections; title company is going to struggle getting everything cleared fast as taxes/HOA dues/liens can pop up at closing those you front that money before you close to get title cleared.
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4 December 2021 | 1 reply
Hello BP, I have flipped a few homes and wholesaled a few properties, but the question I have is regarding my primary residence that we just bought in April 2021.We bought the home from a flipper that has done dozens and dozens of flips in the area (Seacoast NH).I received a letter from the town the other day that would like to inspect all work that was done by the flipper after the fact.
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9 December 2021 | 10 replies
Maybe a cop out answer but I'm aggressively supportive of house-hacking in general, so if you're trying to get started and for whatever reason Meriden works for you to house-hack then do your due diligence and get inspections, but otherwise jump in.Feel free to message me with more specific questions & I would be happy to review what you're looking into.
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15 December 2021 | 4 replies
The Local State Department of Public Health inspects.
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8 December 2021 | 1 reply
This company appears to evict, inspect and maybe do some mini repairs to banks.
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15 December 2021 | 16 replies
If he's buying for the long-term (which he should be) then corrections should be inspected and will be mitigated over time.
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5 December 2021 | 16 replies
I conduct them alone and reject the inspection.
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6 December 2021 | 4 replies
You should have had it checked and held money back until it was inspected.