How much of a concern are water stains around the foundation?

How much of a concern are water stains around the foundation?

Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes

I'm calculating rehab costs for a rental property, and the inspection revealed water intrusion around the foundation in the basement.

For an image, see: https://imgur.com/a/iXA6kBu

I've heard to walk away from deals involving foundation issues, so I wanted to check with others who have dealt with similar issues. How much does this cost in a typical case vs a worst case scenario?

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  • Investor · Atlanta, GA · Member since 2016 · 335 posts · 144 votes
    7y

    @Chad Mitchell  Hello Chad. 2 things are at play here.  This could be a major problem, but with that being said, this could be a negotiation tool.  Get a GC in there quick to get you a estimate.  Second this could be a big problem, in terms of this might be outside your rehab budget.  If you did your evaluation right for cap ex it should already be accounted for.

  • Member since 2019 · 10 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    Thank you for the info! I'm past my allotted time for inspections, so won't be able to get a firm estimate. I made a rookie mistake and did not factor this in to the negotiation, so will probably walk away. This could potentially cause my rehab budget to explode. 

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