Was just told by an inspector that if they want to know if the house has a septic or cesspool I need to hire a septic company. Is he right? Is that the only way to find out? Seems very expensive! Thanks. 

What does "land does not perk mean" on a piece of vacant land?

I'm no longer shocked when someone tells me they "didn't know" they had a septic system. Usually people find out the hard way, there's poop everywhere, water isn't going down, can't shower, etc. I've also heard of peo...

I purchased a home with a well that was dug into an old coal mine. Needless to say, while potable, the water quality isn't the greatest.I have a potability and domestic water quality test. I have shared it with multip...

So long story short I purchased two homes on the same lot June 16, 2020. I live in the slightly bigger one and rent the smaller one out to a nice young lady who has been pleasant to deal with. Fast forward to August 2...

When you are looking at rental properties what some of the things you look for in the home. ( I am only talking about the property itself and not the location)Structure? Hardwood floors underneath?Landscaping?Bedroom ...

I have a property I am interested in and wanting it for my personal home. I have FHA financing with Florida Bond money for the down payment, I can't get 203k on top of the bond money. Can you look at the report and le...

I have a property that is having issues with squatters and thieves (taking the copper piping and water heater).  The property has been vacant since February.  I have a property manager, but it takes a very long time f...

I recently bought a multi-family property in Chicago. I am looking to have the basement be made into a legal third unit. I would like to have the basement redone to have a separate heating system from the 1st floor un...

Am in negotiations with a seller of a home with a below ground oil tank in New Jersey.The seller agrees to remove the tank prior to closing,while the heating system depends on the tank.Should I also insist on a new...