I have no idea whether the house has it or not, but its really hard to tell since it can even be in the linoleum!I'm seen houses gutted right down to the skeleton, ive always wondered if this was to avoid a positive a...

I was looking at a prospective home when the realtor told me the ceiling and floor tiles in the basement look like they have asbestos. I am not sure if he is right, but it made me wonder how one is supposed to know. ...

Hello all,I really could use some help on this. Got a call from our tenant late tonight that all the rain has resulted in flooding in the finished lower level.  I need to get someone out there ASAP to assess and mitig...

I have a condo in south Florida.  I wanted to rent out the unit and then a flood occurred.  A pipe in the condo association main drain back up and caused a sewage flood to enter my condo through the shower drain.  The...

I thought I had a great deal on a 4 plex, and got 20% off the list price.   We have a contract for a cash purchase.   The numbers are great.The home inspection yesterday disclosed that there is vermiculite/asbestos in...

I'm considering a 1910 HUD house that HUD is giving $4,000 allowance at closing for the LBP removal. Did a goggle search and see that sealant is the preferred method...Can I can do for alot less than $4K or do I have ...

Hi ..Looking for a little advice.   I am in process of buying a house and through a home inspection found Vermiculite insulation in the attic.   Vermiculite was used years ago and is know to contain asbestos.  In doin...

I am attempting to submit an offer on a property. Can anybody help me figure out how to factor budget in a moldy basement? The entire basement walls are covered in mold spores and it seems like there was water damage ...

What are some effective lines you have used when Sellers tell you they are interested in Selling but want to wait until after the virus?

BP community--I went under contract on a north side Chicago multifamily property (4-flat) this week (thanks @Brie Schmidt  ). Basic inspection (thanks @George Foster ) and mold inspection occurred on Wednesday. There ...