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Julie Dillon Permits and inspections
9 October 2016 | 34 replies

Some facts first
Just bought a 6plex apartment complex
Ordered 23 new windows and planned to install ourselves with some help from friends
Went to local landlord meeting and met other landlords and fire marshal, bui...

CL Ziegler In what cases would you NOT hire an inspector?
24 February 2014 | 18 replies

I always thought every house purchase automatically required a professional inspection. Is this true? Are there exceptions?

In my conversation with the bank thus far, the topic has not come up yet. So, I'm as...

Rousner E. Electrician- no permit
24 February 2019 | 10 replies

I got a licensed, bonded and insured electrician who I am planning on hiring to upgrade my electrical panel from an old fuse box to a breaker system. He stated to me that he will not pull a permit because the city ins...

Colin Smith Do You Do A Home Inspection On Your Flips?
12 June 2015 | 7 replies

I was curious to see how many investors have a home inspector come in before purchasing their flip or rely on their contractors to spot big problems?

Sara C. Purchasing fixer without an inspection - is this wise?
17 October 2017 | 7 replies

Would love some advice! I'm about to purchase my second deal to either flip or BRRRR. This is a probate situation and the property, a townhome, is DEEPLY distressed from cat urine and filth. Do you think an inspection...

Jake DeAtley Looking for GC Referral To Evaluate Structural Issue In Olympia
4 November 2017 | 0 replies

Hello BP!I currently have a house under contract that has thrown multiple curve balls already! From financing issues due to Encroachment Agreements with the city of Olympia, WA (Thurston County), to some interesting f...

Eric Deacon Realtor VS. Home inspector - Real estate journey
10 September 2021 | 1 reply

Hey Bigger Pockets people,In an attempt not to send you into a boredom coma I will quickly give you a bullet point of me and my situation.* Full time firefighter* prior knowledge of construction and civil engineering ...

Mark S. Potential Standing Water Issue or Inspector Overreaction?
23 January 2020 | 6 replies

Inspector says potential standing water issue during heavy rains.  Top pic shows his concerns and are the “before” photos.  Turnkey company “made the repairs” in the bottom two photos by installing gravel so that wate...

Tyler Tiblier Thinking of starting a home inspection LLC any advice?
16 December 2020 | 3 replies

I’m thinking of a career change that will help me in the long run with real estate investments. I come from a construction background and have many friends/family that are agents and brokers. I’m located on the Missis...

Sharma Parth Pulling permits in Philadelphia? Need Advice - First-Time BRRRR
17 September 2024 | 2 replies

Hi guys!

We are about to close on a property soon in Philly and are planning to do the following work -

-Add HVAC, Add a full bathroom and add a half bathroom, Fix kitchen (keep same layout)My contractor is sayi...