On distressed REO properties, how many of you would recommend to get an inspection done? A friend of mine was telling me it was absolutely necessary because of the chance that there would be faulty wiring and such. I ...

Is it allowed to just drop in for a home inspection? or only by 24 hours notice?

Hello BP nation I just got my offer accepted on a 2/1 home in Yonkers NY. I just wanted to know do anyone know a good home inspector they would recommend in this area. Thanks

Looking for some advice. I am looking at a house and the seller will not re-negotiate the contract based on an inspection. My first thought would be to plan for the worst, hope for the best and drop price up front and...

So I am buying my first 'distressed' property and I am buying it 'as is'.  I looked the house over and gave it my own personal inspection. Im just having trouble deciding on whether or not I should get an inspection b...

Hi allI am in the process of buying my first home and I'm doing it from 6000 miles away :)The house is located in Jacksonville and built in 1949 and sell after rehabI received very lengthy inspection report and my con...

I have a tablet computer with a touch screen, and currently use inspections that are paper, I was wondering if anyone also had a tablet PC with a program that allowed them to check and make notes using there pc as the...

I just got one of my flips under contract and there is a well inspection. I had the well tested a year ago and it passed but it has been vacant for the last year. Do I need to go run teh water for a certain amount of ...

How do you handle checking the house before you buy it if the utilities are off ? lets say you spot a deal on the block but there is no running water, gas is shut off, electricity is off …there is no way you can ch...

Hello all,

So after the inspection on a 4-plex, we sent the following response to the seller:

1) Repair/replace main plumbing waste line that is backing up and leaking in the basement.
2) Replace water heater that i...