Sophia Boro
Why do some investors allow unpermitted work?
There are obvious benefits to acquiring properties that have permitted work, but I want to see if anyone can explain why some folks allow unpermitted work. My curiosity includes how timeframes are affected, the listin...
Carlos Enriquez
Non-disclosed defect discovered, want seller to reimburse.
I recently bought a sfr in Seattle, closed December 22, 2015. The inspector that charged me $400 for the inspection totally missed a one foot diameter area in the dining room along the garage side wall that when step...
Ryan King
Pine (maybe?) Wood Floors 1x6 - What should I do?
Below are pics of what I'm working with. It's an 1880's home and everything I've read says they used pine and the lumber store said it was either pine or fir so I'm guessing it's pine. In my opinion the floor is great...
Nathan W.
Inspector Confidentiality Issue
Hey all, I have a strange question regarding inspector ethics and civil implications of sharing info. I paid for an inspection on my Mom's house which I am in charge of selling as part of her estate and fixed all the ...
Agustin Conti
Old Cast Iron Pipes Broken
Hi Everyone,
I am not sure if this would be the right Forum for my issue. I have tenants in a single family home in Hollywood, FL. and there are 2 damaged pipes. The house is from 1969 and the pipes are very old. I ...
Will B.
Miami Gardens - Lessons Learned on single family Flip
A lot of this may be obvious to some of the readers, but I’m going to mention it anyway.I own other property in New York and Miami and incorrectly thought that this qualified me to do a flip. Initially, I had thought...
Ashley Sanchez
Need your 'two cents'! How far in advance to get 'pre approved'?
Quick question:
How far in advance should I seek a pre- approval or 'get qualified' for a mortgage loan to purchase a home?
It seems that I have had to pass up at least 2 realtors now because after our first convers...
Rob C.
Rodent droppings scattered all over the attic- Dealbreaker?
A house I'm considering purchasing has a pest problem, and there are a lot of rodent droppings in the garage and attic. If I go through with purchasing it, I'm planning to hire a pest control company to get rid of the...
Jim Mootrey
Mold: How much to discount?
I am in the due diligence period on a short sale. The inspector found mold in multiple places in the finished basement. The house has been empty since July and the utilities were turned off. I think that is the ...
Michael Otis
Issues With Tenant Before Move-In Date
I bought my first investment an up-down duplex in Des Moines 7 months ago and was going to live in the bottom unit and rent out the top unit after a complete renovation. Work has since moved me out of state but while ...