Investor · San Diego, CA · Member since 2014 · 65 posts · 39 votes
Hello BP!
I'm currently house-hunting for a SFH (as a primary residence as well as an investment (rent out rooms)) in 92057 (Oceanside, CA), and think I finally landed on the one I want to move on! I just submitted the offer and it's looking promising... But I'm just trying to get my ducks in a row here ahead of time. With that being said, does anyone have any great recommendations for a quality home inspector as well as an appraiser?
Also- should I do more than one inspection? (i.e. the one my realtor recommends as well as another one on top of that)? Any and all advice is much appreciated- and thank you very much for taking the time to help out.
Investor · Poway, CA · Member since 2015 · 7k+ posts · 8k+ votes
9y
If you get a good home inspector you would be wasting your money paying for a second home inspection. However, the good home inspector may recommend you bring in experts to further analyze potential issues identified such as a foundation contractor, roofer, electrician, etc.
I have a good one (not the cheapest) but I am unsure if he goes all the way to Oceanside. You can PM if you want his name.
John Robinson's Inspection Group is AWESOME for SFR inspections. Their prices for 3+ units are rather overpriced, at least in my opinion, but they are my go to for 1-2 units. Very knowledgeable and thorough.
Shoot me a PM if you'd like me to pass along their contact info.
Investor · San Diego, CA · Member since 2014 · 65 posts · 39 votes
9y
Thanks @Kevin Fox! When the time gets closer, I'll be sure to PM you. Just got my first offer beat out by a multiple offer situation. Oh well, there's always another deal to be made.