Investor · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2008 · 70 posts · 37 votes
I am looking to buy a rental property where everything looks good and numbers work.
However, I see this large tree next to one wall and it hangs over the roof which causes debris on the roof.
At this time, there are no known issues with plumbing or any foundation issues, but would you get a house with a tree like this? Is this a huge risk or not really???
Robert, I bought a rental with a few trees next to it and ive had several problems because of it. One of the obvious issues was the gutters became clogged frequently. Ive also had sewer backups because of tree roots in the main sewer line from the home, and that was not a pretty picture.
I also asked my wife about this, her being an insurance agent, and she said most of her Insurance carriers would require this tree to be cut down before they would insure the home. So if you bought this property you may have to figure in the cost of having it properly removed.
Ask the seller to have it cut down. From the pic, it's a huge tree. I'm surprised you don't have issues with the foundation. It appears to already be leaning towards the house. If the seller refused, I'd pass on this one. There are plenty of other deals in your area....luck!