What are some things to look for when purchasing a home that has been unoccupied for several years (4)? Considering the utilities will not be on, how do you know the pipes are ok, fixtures, electric/ heat works whe...

Anybody know the rules for replacing water heaters these days?Had a company that AHS sent over last year that replaced a heater, no issues.Different tech this year, same subdivision, different property, same setup (no...

Hey all,I am currently looking at a couple of MHPs and one mentions in the OM that the "owner requires tenants to maintain and insurance the septic system?" I've always looked for public water/sewer (just to avoid hea...

So I'm about to refinance on a house in Philadelphia that has been rented out for the last two months, and that I've owned for almost a year. At closing when I purchased it, the city did a water reading and it was jus...

We recently bought a property that we have found out within the first few weeks of owning it that is has VERY SERIOUS drainage and humidity issues and lots of previous water damage that the sellers did not disclose. M...

So one of the properties I own gets it water from a community well. The well serves about 74 properties (some lots are vacant)  of which currently 40 are paying and the owner estimates as many as 18 may be stealing wa...

When buying property as part of my due diligence I always submit a FOIA request to the government agency that has jurisdiction (city, county, etc).  The information is accurate for the most part and free.  Majority of...

Hey Everyone, I'm looking to invest in a property in Detroit MI, however, I understand that new owners have to pay the owed water bill in order to clear a property, and start moving in tenants. Does anyone know if the...

Michael's fire has me thinking about safety inspections. Have not done so but should.

With older homes and lead paint it is important to attend to peeling interior paint for kids who might chew on it.

Checking alar...

I went to look at a property this morning that is owned by a close friend of mine. He seems to have neglected the property for the last 7 years and is looking to get out of the real estate business. The gutters haven'...