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Hello all, I am new to real estate investing and have been educating myself for the past year or so and decided to finally pull the trigger. After looking for a bit, I found a Duplex that will cashflow pretty well. I ...
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Yesterday I looked at a small ranch home that was priced substantially below it's assessed value. The inside of the home had mold every where, growing out of the cupboards, on the walls, the ceilings etc. The basement...
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Deal All, I would like to hear from investors who've had mold problem in their rental properties and the experience of remediating these problems. I have a family staying in one rental property for a little over five ...
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What have other land lords done when former tenant sues for mold?? Have a bad situation where former tenant unjustly is suing for mold. Insurance does not cover, nor does umbrella coverage. Insurance attorney recommen...
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I came across an REO with disclosed soil contamination. The underground oil tank was removed, and it leaked into the soil. That's all I know at this point. I don't know the extent. The listing agent made it a poin...
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I been looking at a lot of property. Every vacant bank owned house I have looked at has some mold. With no heat or AC running it's very warm and moist inside these houses. This can't be a new thing and I'm sure all ex...
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Hello and thank you to anyone who's reading this!
I'm somewhat new to real estate investing and so glad I found BP. I've been researching and reading as much as I can to make sure I start out in the right foot.
I'm...
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Hi,I am currently under contract and buying with a mortgage.The owner took out an oil tank and it had a leak. The soil got cleaned and the whole is filled, but the bill is not paid yet. The owner does not have cash an...
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I'm evaluating a house that has a history of meth that will require renovation. It is located in Colorado and my best understanding is that since it was remediated I don't have to disclose it to a buyer. I will be di...
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Im getting word that the house that i am under contract has asbestos. Is this a deal breaker? Should i get the house tested? How much would that be? Or should i back out and look for another home