Darrell Lee
Teach Me About New England Fireplaces
12 February 2015 | 6 replies
Especially the ones with catalytic converters.If you are going to buy a property, make sure the inspector takes a seriously good look at the chimney.
Jeff K.
Rehab Skeletons in the closet-buying from a previous landlord
13 February 2015 | 3 replies
one or two newer support beams placed under a joist showing some signs of sagging...I did the following:1- had a 10 day inspection addendum in the contract with the right to terminate based on inspection.2-Had a home inspector and contractor go through the place.3-Built a "surprise repair" cushion into the purchase price.With a house like this, however, I have a concern that even a good inspector and contractor could be missing bigger hidden things, only to be discovered while we are rehabbing.
Scott Le
Help! New Agent Just Put My 1st House Under Contract. Now what?
13 February 2015 | 7 replies
Schedule the inspection asap and if an inspector can't get out there before the deadline you can file an extension for time.
Andrew C.
Precautions to take when investing out-of-state and sight unseen?
18 February 2015 | 24 replies
Nevertheless, I would not feel comfortable with any client purchasing a property on my word alone, or that of an inspector and/or appraiser.Ultimately it's your decision, your property, and your bank account on the line.
Kevin C.
Hard wood floors
16 February 2015 | 3 replies
Buying College Rental PropertyWent thru house with Inspector- second floor has carpet throughout- ripped up a corner and its all hardwood floors!!
Ndy Onyido
What EXACTLY is a Turnkey Project?
17 February 2015 | 26 replies
Here are the key factors that I think make up a turn key:Fully and recently renovatedNo deferred maintenance/repairsFully vetted and qualified tenant in placeUnder professional property managementCash flowing from the startOther services that a turn key provider may provide could include referrals to preferred lenders, inspectors, insurance brokers and real estate attorneys.
Jeremiah O'Neill
Electrical fuse box question and potential triggered work
28 March 2021 | 16 replies
Do not invite the local permit-inspectors into your home.
Kim Vandermark
Looking for connections in Florida
6 July 2016 | 5 replies
I am looking for connections in various counties in Florida (Orange, Seminole, Hernando, Titusville, and Bay counties at the moment)-mortgage brokers, inspectors, title companies, contractors-any help is so appreciated!
Ryan K.
Getting financing without utilities turned on
21 February 2015 | 5 replies
If so then you need to find a home inspector who can and will pressurize the system to test that there are no leaks.
James Stout
Pitfalls of non-conforming units
18 February 2015 | 9 replies
By purchasing such an addition, you have no 3rd party guarantees (building inspector sign offs) that the property was built to current code, whether for electrical, structural, or plumbing.