Chad C.
Manufactured Home Rentals in Northern CA
Hi All,I was just checking in to ask a few questions specific to manufactured housing in CA. Manufactured housing in my area seems to be of a high build quality comparable to stick built homes, while running right ar...
David Sumner
Potential Foundation Issues?
I'm thinking about making an offer on an SFR near me that looks to be under priced but I'm worried about the grading in the backyard leading to erosion and future foundation issues. The front yard grades away from the...
Tony Guarino
Tiny Home Development
Has anyone looked into developing tiny homes? My curiosity with tiny homes is driven by a few economic factors, mainly affordability, but want to look into some type of BTR model.
I initially ran the numbers assumin...
Willis Nan
Oil Tank Sweep for 1990s House in New Jersey
Hi guys,I have a question in regards to home inspection.We are planning to purchase a house that is build in the 1990s in New Jersey.Should we do an oil tank sweep? The owner isn't able to provide docs to show that th...
Cody Z.
Under contract with a cracked foundation/joist and leaning piers
Hi All,I have my first investment property (live in 203k) officially under contract and out of attorney review and found the structural items below in inspection (See attached pictures directly from report):Unit 1 (~7...
Ara Abrahamian
Filling Concrete into Hedge Planters - Risks to Foundation?
Hi All,We have a 4-plex comprised of 2 structures - one structure is built on a concrete slab and the other is on a raised foundation. Both buildings have hedges that are planted into planters that are 12"-20" wide an...
Matt D.
Problem with slab foundation.
I'm new to investing and i'm going to buy a property in San Mateo area. The problem is that the house was built on slab foundation instead. I am worried in the future if it causes some problems with electrical wiring ...
Dylan Curtis Underwood
Considerations with older duplex
I am in hopes of buying my first investment property this spring/summer. I am scheduled to look at a property this weekend with this one being different compared to others I’ve viewed in that it was built in 1900. The...
Derriel Cribbs
New investor question about a questionable flip
Hi everyone!As the title says, I am relatively new to REI, have been educating myself, learning, absorbing, and reading everything I can get my hands on. I went to my first foreclosure auction last week, and even thou...
Allen L.
Modular home on permanent foundation
Hi all,
I have come across a few listings on the MLS where it says "modular home on permanent foundation". Just wondering if anyone has insights into these properties? My understanding is that modular homes, well tak...