I am checking a bank owned property for buy and hold so that I can rent it out. This property was constructed in 1975. It has septic tank and well water. I dont have experience with houses built at this time and sept...

I had my basement waterproofed almost 2 years ago. We recently had alot of rain in the area, and I noticed that my dry wall is damp.

The water is not coming up from the floor, but I can see where the water is coming ...

Before I was out of town for 1+ month in January-March (snow months), I shut off the main valve. However, the subsequent city water bill still showed a non-trivial water usage (6 CCF). I checked and didn't find any in...

Hello! If there is an underground oil tank, is the seller legally responsible to remove it before the buyer acquires the property? Or can it be negotiated within the contract? This property is in Connecticut. Thank you! 

All:Looking at an out-of-market deal that seems to be a good one except for one (very big) issue. Property is currently MFH/Retail but used to have a gas station on it. Seller disclosed this to immediately and has bee...

I was looking at a property the other day with a home inspector in the Norfolk, Va area, and we noticed a vent or fill line for an underground oil tank on the property.  The tank could not be found, so it is unknown i...

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Looking to buy my first deal, I have 2 options in front of me. One is a duplex, 2 bed 1 bath each side, with one side having a opportunity to convert the extra family room into a bedroom, and it is in a class...

Hello fellow BP members,So recently we accidentally left the side patio door open and water from the rain got in. Our insurance company denied the claim saying it was ground water damage. They have nothing to prove th...

The listing agent claims this basement was never flooded.  I want to get second opinion.  If anyone can help out.  Basement floorWall of basement

Now, I have seen my share of destruction from angry home owners who wanted to stick it to the banks who foreclosed on them.

Broken windows, smashed tiles, cracked bathtubs and toilets, sprayed painted kitchen...