Screening a condo for the first time
Hello everyone, what should I look for When I inspect/ tour a condo for the first time? ( Regarding interior, and not HOA, management, location)
Anyone has experience renting for snowbirds? I was told that a ground-floor condo are better than a second floor condo ( If there's no elevator and Stairs are present). Do Snowbirds usually like ground floors since They might have restriction climbing stairs. Any thoughts or experience about this fact?
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I'd check the water shut off valves (under sinks) - if they are "old" knob style, id try to turn them to shut off the water and see if they leak (they do tend to do it over time) - replacement can be costly because it will require water shut off to the entire building (unless you have the individual main water shut off) - it will have to be done thru HOA, increasing cost. Part itself is cheap ( approx $10 in HD) but labor will get you (speaking from experience). Also, I'd check A/C unit -central vs in wall - central will be more expensive to fix/replace vs in wall unit that can be swapped out easily as DYI. Pay attention to electrical -check panel, outlets etc. Check the toilet/bathtub for any leaks.