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When are carbon monoxide detectors needed?
Those carbon monoxide/smoke detectors seem to be more prone to problems than a plain smoke detector. I had one way high in the loft that kept chirping even when the battery was replaced. Does anyone know when a c...
Franklin Azie
Chicago Building code Violations
Hey guys, I am looking to purchase my first building in Chicago and I have a couple of questions about how the violations work.I looked up the building and it seemed to me like there were some violations. I told the o...
Andres Triveno
Home inspection or not?
I am buying a brand new construction and was wondering if it makes sense to spend the $400 for a home inspection? What could possibly turn up with a brand new build? I am open to hearing all opinions.
Calvin Lipscomb
6 Family Unit Inspection How Long
This deal. I need an inspection of a 6 family unity each Unit being 1600 sq Ft. How much time should that take. My inspector is stating that they 5- 6 hours. The seller is saying that 3 hours should be enough. I ...
Polina Goncharova
Outstanding Code Violations Not Cleared
Hello BP,I am in the process of closing a deal on SW Side of Chicago. The building has outstanding code violations from prior to rehab. After talking to a city representative, he stated that the building had an initia...
Tushar Shah
Multiunit Bld - 100 years Old - Diligence Required
Hello BP Members,
I am under a contract for a 8 unit building came on MLS few days back and was hoping to get your opinion on few technical/diligence things given the communities vast experience in investing in mult...
Raquel Zanoni
"Violation Status" vs "Inspection Status"
Hello BP community!
I am currently under contract on a duplex in Chicago. The property was a gut rehab so as part of my DD I looked at all of the building permit and inspection records on the city of Chicago website ...
Dennis Tierney
How to determine termite damage?
We have a 9 building property under contract and the termite inspection has found that one building has been treated in the past but the other 8 and the garages all have evidence of untreated termites. It appears the ...
Andrew Caldieraro
Do you typically avoid older (1960-1970) multifamily units?
I was curious if most of you avoid older multi family complexes? How much more work is generally needed to get them up to code? Do you see any issues with insurance companies not wanting to insure it unless all wiri...
Minka Sha
Property in Housing and Dangerous Buildings
I recently became in contract with a 4-plex property and during my due diligence I figured out that the building has been with Housing and Dangerous Buildings department of Sacramento since 2012. So no city inspector ...