Max H.
Buy and Hold with Older Homes
I live in the Philadelphia area where the housing stock is pretty old. A lot of the homes are 100+ years old now. I'm 28 and thinking of buying a triplex that was built in 1910, I would ideally hold this property for ...
Oren K.
Title Ins & Point of Sale Inspections - Ohio
A question for all the knowledgeable lay title experts around. I understand that this is not legal advice but 'just' the opinions of (hopefully) informed people.I purchased a multifamily property at an auction in an O...
Robert D.
Maywood IL - presale inspection
anybody had any experience working with city inspectors in Maywood IL ? this city requires pre-sale inspection in order to give you transfer stamps to record your deed. I would like to know what they are looking for ?
Katrina P.
Inspectors refusing to inspect bldg -- bldg has bad rep?!
Hi everyone, need some input. I am considering a small multifamily that apparently had a bad bed bug problem in 2012, at which time, the current owner vacated the building and spent $7k heat treating. Since then, he h...
Mack Owens
Thoughts on 8 Units being on a septic system?
Hello BP,Once again, I need advice. I am currently evaluating 8 units, all in one building and as the title explains, the property is on a septic system.I am looking for everyones thoughts and advice on whether or not...
Ken Nyczaj
Sold flip during Coronavirus
About two weeks ago sold a flip on the Eastern Shore Maryland near Annapolis during the coronavirus epidemic. Getting the final county inspections, home inspections, appraiser, and title company to work with us during...
Andy Richter
Possible addition cost for Hamilton apartment owners
The City of Hamilton is considering passing an ordinance that will require owners of apartment buildings in Hamilton to register and pay for inspections every year. Also on the table is an ordinance that will hold the...
Ryan Trollinger
Structural damage property
I’ve had a offer accepted on a house and upon inspection it was uncovered that there is structural damage, termites and the floors aren’t level. As a newbie, I’m apprehensive about moving forward. Would any of you all...
Sean Dougherty
Selling with open building permits.
I've got a new build I am just finishing. Due to unfortunate circumstances the permits were pulled as "owner builder". This restricts sale of home for one year from date of final inspection.I do not want to hold on to...
Account Closed
Partially completed rennovation
Is anybody aware of any pitfalls in buying a house that is partially renovated? I have the opportunity to buy a house that has already had all the structural work completed including all new wiring, plumbing, roof an...