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Brandon Reed Frame vs. Block in Florida
22 May 2019 | 29 replies

What is your criteria for buying homes with a wood frame build in Florida?  I know a lot of investors who say to steer clear and to only really look at block properties (primarily because of termites), but I've seen a...

David H. Termites found on home inspection. Deal breaker?
30 October 2018 | 9 replies

So I have a foreclosure under contract and they just found termites on the inspection.. Formosa termites, the worst kind. Wanted some input on whether it's worth pursuing or to just walk.

The house is in a good area...

Brett Hearn Termites found in the inspection during closing
13 July 2017 | 7 replies

Hi everyone,So kind of bad news on this deal I have under contract.  I am doing a BRRRR on a SFH for $77k.  Anyway everything checks out but Termite report says "evidence of termites".  The seller has agreed to pay fo...

Lenny B. Question on the subterranean termites in Sacramento, CA
31 January 2017 | 1 reply

Hello, a year ago i bought a duplex in Sacramento and the termite report said this:Finding: Evidence of subterranean termite activity noted in the foundation wall of one unit. Possible hidden damage in this area.Recom...

Chad Mitchell Are termite shelter tubes on joists a deal breaker?
23 May 2019 | 2 replies

Hi,First-time homebuyer -  I just had my first offer accepted for a fourplex. The home inspection is next week, but my agent sent me notes from a previous report showing that there were "termite shelter tubes in the j...

Ciro LoCascio Problems surfaced after inspection. What to do?
30 November 2013 | 17 replies

Hey guys, I had a 3 bedroom 2 bath 1400 square foot SFH across the street from a pretty decent college. Tuition is approx. $27k per year. Rental rates would be between $1300-$1600. I was able to get the property under...

Anthony Gayden Tenants built a Deck
8 August 2015 | 14 replies

Ok, this is one thing that I didn't expect. I have a 4 unit in Tucson, AZ under contract and had it inspected last Tuesday. The 4 plex is two separate duplex buildings on a single parcel. All of the units have their o...

Elford Stephens Roaches and mice and TERMITES Oh my!!!
27 February 2019 | 15 replies

We recently put a  7 unit apartment building under contract.  During the inspection we saw evidence of mice, roaches, and active termite infection in the basement under the floor.    We are new to investing.   We need...

Andrew Yu Powderpost Beetles Problem
9 March 2018 | 1 reply

I recently bought a rental "as-is". It has active termite contract with Terminix. But they are too expensive, so I decided to switch service company. The new company came out and did an inspection. Found the house has...

Abad Marroquin TERMITES FOUND DURING INSPECTION. IT'S A DEAL KILLER RIGHT?
13 January 2017 | 5 replies

I found termites while checking the foundation of the property. I found it in three different spots each 5 feet apart in the beans. I told the agent that I wanted to walk out of the deal because of this. When termites...