Brad E.
Inspections on cheap properties
I'm sure opinions vary widely on this but just wanted to get some feedback. I'm in contract on a C class duplex that was build in 1966 in GA for 50K. Went to check it out the first time today for myself and I can se...
Meghan McCallum
Seller Demanding Specific Performance
Hi, I was supposed to close on a 20 unit building and 30 min prior to close, during walkthrough, we discovered a foot of sewage in the basement of the property. The sellers claimed it was cleaned up but upon a re-exam...
Rosie Giacosa
What did I do wrong? Septic Mess
Hi everyone,I closed on my first duplex a month ago. Of course, "as is" sale with 5 day inspection period.I've come to find out that the house has a huge septic issue. There are two septic tanks, one legal and another...
Mindy Jensen
How Often Do You Walk Through Your Rentals?
Twice this morning I have read posts where people have asked this question.How often do you go through your rentals? I have a friend who rents to college kids, and he "offers" to change the furnace filter every month ...
Darren Hitz
8% natural light and 4% natural ventilation for each habitab
I will be calling on Egress company to come in and expand window is basement bedroom. I was reviewing the Ann Arbor code for basement dwelling:https://www.a2gov.org/departments/build-rent-inspect/housing/Documents/05%...
Derreck Wells
Lead Paint in Massachusetts Homes
I just got my Moderate Risk Deleading License and learned a few things that may have already been shared, but I'll share them again.
There's a database of all MA homes that have been inspected for lead and tells if t...
Robert Ablorh
Buying my first 4 unit building
Buying my first 4unit building and want to have an idea about inspection prices. It comes with 3 tenants, wanted to know if we have the right to inspect all units before purchasing.
Ben C.
Architect Quit What Now?
Hello,I had the unlucky misfortune of getting a very tough building inspector on a project I'm working on. The building inspector is asking for specs on what type of bolts should be used to attach the lally column pla...
Matthew Paul
Bit of a setback with lead paint testing
I have a nice little 2 bedroom , all done new paint etc ,all that was left was the lead paint certificate . Now this house is on 4 acres , an old farmette . The inspector starts walking to the old buildings and tel...
Guillermo Rios
What are the common issues found during home inspections in this area?
What are the common issues found during home inspections in this area? Are there any red flags I should watch for?