Would you buy a property on a known fault line?

Question

A wholesaler showed me an SFR that was on a known fault line in Texas. The Home looked to be in decent condition. It was built in the 60's and the only thing that seemed weird was the outside elevation compared to other homes nearby. It was raised and looked slightly sloped, not straight from the horizontal point of view. The fault seems to be active but nothing like faults in California. Would you buy a property like this to flip it?

Jeff B. · Answer

Go to fault line maps and zoom as you please -- Calif is just Fault Lines

When I bought my 6-plex, it was between two fault lines :gulp:

Will Barnard · Answer

I doubt that is an issue, people continue to buy here in CA and continue to buy in hurricane alley/tornado alley.

If you can bring the elevation up to the. Other standards, that could be a value add play as well.

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

san andreas fault runs smack dab through some of the most valuable real estate in the world.

I suspect your seeing that ugly clay soil that is so horrendous in Texas...

Would you buy a property on a known fault line?

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