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Lei Zhao
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  • Bay Area, CA
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Houses with Foundation Issue in DFW area

Lei Zhao
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Bay Area, CA
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I'm a new investor from California Bay Area and interested in properties around DFW area. I noticed there're quite a few houses mentioned foundation issues which could take a few thousand dollars to fix with 10-15 years warranty.  The money to fix seems not that much but I'm not sure if houses with foundation issues should be worried about. Any one know if this is a common issue around DFW area or Texas in general? As a long-distance new investor should I avoid this kind of houses or it doesn't matter as long as it can be fixed?

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Craig Tripp
  • Contractor
  • College Station, TX
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Craig Tripp
  • Contractor
  • College Station, TX
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I own a foundation repair company, so I don’t get scared off by those problems.  If anything I see them as opportunities for others because unfortunately there is often time fear about a home that has settled.  Take advantage of that and pursue the opportunity that others will not.

Can’t be stressed enough: find a reputable company.  There is no regulation in the foundation industry in the state of Texas.  Anyone with a shovel, wheelbarrow, and jack can declare themselves a professional foundation repairman.  When they get run out of town, the warranty won’t be worth the paper it’s printed on.

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