If you have water stains there, chances are, the house will need an indoor or outdoor french drain as you have water seeping through the walls and/or where the wall and slab meet.

So I had to drain my back account to purchase the house cash.

If I live on the first floor and I have water damage from a shower drain pipe in the condo unit above me who is responsible the unit owner above or the HOA?

Water Stains in Sub-Floor under toilet (Structure safety and mold/fungal growth concerns) Discolorization of floor joist due to harmful form of fungal growth Door hinge on bottom crawlspace Floor Deflection, sag in master bathroom and bedroom b) The girder in the middle right end of the crawlspace and the floor joists at the rear of the crawlspace have been notched in several locations to install plumbing lines and the headers that were installed where a joist would have been cut in two to install the drain line under the shower stall in the master bathroom are not properly attached and exhibited signs of failure.

I have had no other issues with the tenant being negligent in the last few months.However, it should be noted that the unit is in a duplex that is a converted SFH, which means both units share a drain.

You can buy a single family residential property that doesn't make you any money and it will be comfortable, but it will also be a time and money drain.   

These are the house stats: ¼ Acre LotCity Water and SewerFull Basement1500 Square FeetOpen concept living roomFinished will have 2 full baths, 3 bedroomsFinished bonus room in basement Was used as a bedroom but doesn’t have the proper egressFenced in backyardCan lighting in all bedrooms, living room, and kitchenNo garage, paved driveway fits 4 medium sized carsSquare Footage:Basement: 938 sfIst Floor: 844 sf2nd Floor: 533 sfFinalizing the Flip would require: Mounting and finishing drywall on first and second floorFinishing the partially roughed in bathroom on first floor Water supplies are ready just under the floorboardsSewer outlet is just under bathroom, PVC drains need to be roughed inElectrical wire is run from the panel to bathroom fan, lighting, and outletBathroom fan/light is installed, needs duct added to vent outsideNeeds greenboard drywall, flooring, toilet, vanity, shower/tub surround4 doors for first floor bathrooms and three bedrooms4 closet doors, 1 for first floor coat closet, and 3 for bedroom closetsFirst floor bedroom Subfloor replacement in first floor bedroom (some original floor boards are weak)Connection of electrical outlets - conduit roughed in but needs to be connected to panelDrywall mounted, finished, and painted throughoutFlooring throughout except for kitchen, I suggest tile in front entryway into first floor bathroom, laminate in open concept living room up to the kitchen, carpet the rest.Minor drywall patching and painting in Kitchen and basement bathroomTrim/baseboards installed and painted around all doors, bottom of drywall, and windowsProper railing for both stairwaysPower wash sidingMinor landscaping, just needs some mulch in beds and some minor weeding in flower beds.Two fence panels replaced in back yardBasement bathroom needs minor touch-ups on grout and caulking Other issues that may need addressing or could just be disclosed upon sale: Two minor basement leaks only when there is a TON of rain, otherwise basement is dryWarped siding in backyard where grill used to be, could be replacedSmall area of cracked siding on front of house at end of drivewayDriveway isn’t in the best condition, some patching may make it look betterAll work done on house has not been permitted except for siding and roofPlumbing Ventilation isn’t 100% to code and may come up in an inspection Side notes: When I lived there, people didn’t believe my address was real when getting deliveries because of the marijuana culture around the number 420 and the street name of Highmoor, maybe there is play here selling to someone that is into that stuff?

Scope the drains.   

Fall & Spring HVAC Service Target Date: April and October This service can aid in early detection of costly problems and save the cost of expensive, emergency service.A/C Service Includes: Check condenser coil, adjust operating pressures, monitor safety controls and starter capabilities, clean or replace filter, adjust blower components, calibrate thermostat, measure for proper temperature differences, clean condensate drain, tighten electrical connections, measure voltage and amperage on motors, lubricate moving parts.

The big problem (according to my plumber whom I recommended to the seller and performed the repairs) is the cast iron drains, which rust and then cause leaks.