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12 March 2020 | 2 replies
The home is empty and the lights and water are off.
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14 March 2020 | 43 replies
On my first purchase (personal home) inspector went to the water heater and it wasn't lit and inspector didn't even try to light it, so he just checked the box as 'needs addressed' and moved on.The only other time I had an inspection on a purchase: inspector noted a few missing shingles with no more comments other than missing.
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12 March 2020 | 9 replies
I just got back from my local grocery store, and there is plenty of TP, water, and hand sanitizer to go around.
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15 March 2020 | 18 replies
I ALWAYS have separate pros inspect the roof, HVAC, structural (if something is seen that warrants it), sewer main (or, septic, including separate sewer scope for drainfield AND perk test), and water well (bacteria and pump flow, etc.), if not on public water.
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13 March 2020 | 4 replies
We also have a lot of homes with a lead water pipe, which needs to be replaced, which usually means digging up the front yward to the street.
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16 March 2020 | 6 replies
The tenants on the property i'm looking to buy are reporting that they need to add water to the toilet after use in order to get it to flush and often that results in water coming up from the bathtub.
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16 March 2020 | 7 replies
The most cost effective way to treat for any airborne virus, is to use bleach according to food safety specs or regulations.A bleach and water solution used for cleaning, is your friend.
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12 March 2020 | 0 replies
I have already cannibalized the property and used the hot water heater, stove etc in other rentals.
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12 March 2020 | 1 reply
Call the local water authority and get some actual numbers.You're forgetting CapEx.
13 March 2020 | 10 replies
Confirm with local water authorityLawn care/snow removal: $50-150/month depending on location and property specificsOther shared utilities: Property dependentTrash removal: Property dependentPest control: Property dependentProfessional/Admin fees: $25+/month depending on the size of the property to cover tax filings, advertising, etc.