Termite Damage during inspection

[Ryan Tongue]

Hey guys!

I'm under contract for a duplex in Muskegon, Michigan. The inspection report came back showing signs of old termite damage. I'm a new investor so I haven't dealt with this before, but I'm aware that termites can potentially be really bad. The inspector doesn't think it's serious or current, but I'd really like some further input from BP. This is what the inspector said:

"One main beam has termite damage. Also found a few floor joists with termite damage. No dust was found so it appears like this might be from past and not current. Suggest treating the areas and possibly installing sister boards to firm up the beams. The main beam also has been cut to accommodate a drain pipe. This has effected the structural integrity of the main beam. This will continue to drop over time and should be secured correctly."