When we lived in Michigan the city we lived in had strict inspections that had to be conducted for a fee to redo burned homes.Realize that while you can encapsulate some of the burned wood to eliminate the smell, the heat does change the structure of the wood and may dictate replacement - again factor that into your offer. 

You can still buy a "fixer-upper" with a conventional loan, but if the home is in need of structural repair or is uninhabitable you may have troubles qualifying (depending on how the appraisal comes in). 

If it is structurally sound and has good mechanicals/roof, you can take that property many ways!

So you could utilize this for your existing property, not taking on any extra payments if it is structured properly.

They finally came back with the following:“At this point we would just need you to apply for a “Special Inspection” at our office for visual “certification” of the existing structures.”I am curious what this sort of “visual certification” entails.

Am looking for some input on what are good terms for a partnership.
I have a deal that I am presenting to a potential partner.
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All of them need to be used in conjunction for a comprehensive structure giving you asset protection.Now some people will tell you they are not using insurance nor any asset protection at all and have done well for years, some other will tell you horror stories about losing their shirt on a devastating lawsuit.

Kayla has a keen eye for design and Michelangelo has a structural engineering background to help you tackle those big projects.I myself have a background as an electrician, but Im an avid wholesaler, flipper, creative finance junkie, buy and hold guy.

By the time you buy a snake or plunger or chemicals (eg draino) and the back and forth, paying a plumber or handyman to do it is better. 

The structural and craftman's warranty on the house with a warranty hotline.