Dana R.
Deducting Security Deposit for non- broken Blinds?
The tenant that moved out had a baby and I guess they must have tried to baby proof the home. I understand that that dangling cords are a concern, but what they did to the cord blinds was ridiculous:They knotted and t...
EDWARD M.
Advice for purchase of property with underground oil tank
I put an offer on a two-family home with a decommissioned underground oil tank. I just found out that the oil-tank is actually under the ground floor apartment and the current owner will not allow for soil testing bec...
Maybelle Francisco
Oil Tank with Certificate of Abandonment - Should we remove?
Hello BP Family - As may few in here know, we are selling our recent flip in Fair Lawn NJ which we are now under contract and is in the inspection phase. Our buyer is asking to have the oil tank removed. The oil tank ...
NA Jones
Septic and well - advice? Words of warning?
Considering renting out a property thats on septic/well. Current owners have been diligent in caring for the septic - regular tank cleaning, liquid detergents only, no oils down the drain, no feminine hygiene product...
Steven Sestir
Buying a Duplex and Hot water tank has a bulge on it
Hello everybody,
I am in the process of buying a duplex and I had an inspections and the hot water tank had a bulge on the side of it where a leaky pipe was dripping on it. Would you think I would need a new hot w...
Jarred Mussen
Lake Butler 3/2 Built in 2007 for $65K - Should I Buy?
Hey BP community!
I am under contract for a HUD home located in Lake Butler, FL to make it a rental property or a flip. I am new to investing and wanted to find out if other investors would take the risk with the un...
Michael Lear
Tank Sweep Company Missed Oil Tank
Hi Everyone,I purchased a property to flip about a year ago. Prior to purchase, as is customary in NJ, I had a tank sweep company come investigate the property. They indicated that there were no oil tanks on the pro...
Ian Saingarm
In escrow on HUD home, found out it needs septic work! Thoughts?
Hi guys, we are in escrow for a property that is a pretty good deal! However, we found out recently that it has roots growing through the septic pipes. I guess the first step which we have to foot the bill for ($650...
Gp G.
House on septic tank Pros and Cons
What are pros and cons of house on septic tank rather than city sewer. Any investors has bad and good experiences with septic tanks and tenants rough usage? Please advise
Vincent Villani
So I Just Finished the Home Inspection...
Hi everyone!I wanted to run you guys through the results of a home inspection that has just been completed, as I'm not really sure how to proceed or who to contact. This would be my first investment property purchased...